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Ontario Curriculum
(Effective September 2002)

Curriculum Expectations
CHOICES Links
(Number corresponds to Lesson

Health and Physical Education (PPL10)
By the end of this course, students will:

Healthy Living Strand
identify the factors that contribute to positive relationships with others
1,2,3,4 5 6
identify strategies to minimize potentially dangerous situations
1,2,3,4,5,6
describe specific types of physical and non-physical abuse
1,2,3
assess the impact of non-physical abuse on victims
1,2,3,4,5,6
identify the causes of abuse and violence
3,4
describe solutions and strategies to address violence in the lives of young people
3,4,5
explain how the school, the local community, and other community agencies are involved in developing strategies (e.g., a school’s code of conduct) to prevent or end the violence in young people’s lives
2,5,6
demonstrate effective personal strategies to minimize injury in adolescence
1,2,3,4,5,6
Living Skills Strand
use appropriate decision-making skills to achieve goals related to personal health
3,4,5,6

explain the effectiveness of various conflict resolution processes in daily situations

5,6
use appropriate social skills when working collaboratively with others
1,2,3,4,5,6
demonstrate understanding of personal values that can lead to conflict
1,3,4,5,6
use assertiveness techniques to avoid escalating conflict
3,4,5
demonstrate active listening skills when managing conflict
6
demonstrate the appropriate steps of conflict resolution in situations encountered in class, at school, with friends, and at home
5,6
demonstrate understanding of the triggers of conflict to prevent escalation
4,5,6
identify coping skills to deal with internal conflict and stress
2,4,5
contribute to the success of the group verbally and non-verbally
1,2,3,4,5,6
give and receive assistance (e.g., through peer mentoring)
1,2,3,4,5,6

 

Healthy Active Living Education, Grade 11, Open (PPL3O)
By the end of this course, students will:

Healthy Living/Personal Safety and Injury Prevention Strand
describe different types of violence
1,2,3
demonstrate an understanding of the causes of relationship violence
4,5,6
identify and analyze the indicators of violence in interpersonal relationships as well as appropriate intervention strategies
1,2,3,4,5,6
assess solutions and strategies for preventing and eliminating relationship violence
2,3,4,5,6

 

Healthy Active Living Education, Grade 12, Open (PPL4O)
By the end of this course, students will:

Healthy Living/Personal Safety and Inju y Prevention
analyse the causes of certain types of interpersonal violence
1,2.3.4
describe the possible effects of violence on individuals who are exposed to it in their personal lives (e.g., becoming violent themselves, thereby continuing the cycle of violence and abuse)
2,3,4
identify sources of support for individuals exposed to violence (e.g. within the family , the school, or the community)
2,3,4,5,6
demonstrate an ability to use skills and strategies (e.g., refusal, self-defence) to deal with threats to personal safety and the safety of others
5,6

 

Individual and F amily Living, Grade 9 or 10, Open (HIF1O/HIF2O)
By the end of this course, students will:

Self and Others Strand
analyze strategies to develop and maintain effective relationships
1,2,3,4,5,6
explain the nature and role of relationships and the importance of reciprocity in meeting the social and emotional needs of individuals, families, and groups
1,2,3
distinguish between effective relationships and ones that are emotionally, psychologically, or physically abusive, and identify resources and strategies for dealing with abusive relationships
1,2,3,4,5,6
apply strategies for building self-confidence
3,5,6
Personal and Social Responsibilities Strand
demonstrate an understanding of their growing rights and responsibilities in relation to their family, as well as their emerging independence from their family
4,5
demonstrate communication and conflict-resolution skills in the context of family and social relationships
5,6
demonstrate appropriate speaking and listening skills for a variety of situations
6
demonstrate appropriate responses to harassing or abusive behaviour
3,5,6
identify community resources that offer free services
1,2,3,4,5,6

Managing Personal and Family Resources (HIR3C)
By the end of this course, students will:

Self and Others Strand
identify the personal resources necessary to make a smooth transition from adolescence to adulthood
1,2,3,4,5,6
demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics of human interaction and communication with others
1,2,3,4,5,6
demonstrate an understanding of the challenges involved in human interaction
1,2,3,4,5,6
demonstrate an understanding of the need for greater responsibility, maturity, and independence as part of the transition from adolescence to adulthood
1,2,3,4,5,6
demonstrate an understanding of how to apply the required knowledge and skills to build on personal strengths and address personal areas of weakness during the transition
5,6
identify the various types of interactions in which they are involved
1, 2, 5,6
analyze the characteristics of healthy relationships and of various types of interactions
3,4,5,6
identify ways to improve the quality of interpersonal relations
1,2,3,4,5,6
identify the components of non-verbal communication
3
describe techniques for communicating effectively
3,5,6

analyze what leads to challenging personal interactions and how they are manifested in personal relationships, the workplace, and the marketplace

4
analyze the effects of living and working in a threatening environment
1,2,3
demonstrate an understanding and correct use of techniques for dealing with conflict
2,3,5,6
explain strategies for coping with issues relating to personal and public safety
2,3,5,6
Personal Responsibilities Strand
demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between effective decision making and well-being
1,2,3,4,5,6
investigate some common approaches to decision making that hinder the ability to make good choices
1,2,3,4
Social Structures Strand
investigate community resources that are available to assist individuals and families
1,2,3,4,5,6

Also strong links to: Individuals and Families in a Diverse Society, Grade 12,

 

(HHS4M) Choices Into Action - Mandated Guidance and Career Education Program Policy
By the end of this course, students will:

Interpersonal Development
apply a variety of learning skills and strategies to a variety of situations
5,6
use personal skills appropriately to encourage responsible behaviour in others in a wide range of situations
5,6
demonstrate appropriate behaviour at school, in the community
1,3,5,6
apply skills to build positive relationships in diverse settings at school, in the community, and in the workplace
1,3,5,6
Program Goals
understand the concepts related to lifelong learning, interpersonal relationships
1,2,3,4,5,6
develop learning skills, social skills, a sense of social responsibility
1,2,3,4,5,6
apply this learning to their lives and work in the school and the community
5,6

 

Leadership and P eer Support, Grade 11, Open (GPP3O)
By the end of this course, students will:

Interpersonal Knowledge and Skills
demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of positive relationships and of the early signs of an abusive relationship
1,2,3,4,5,6
demonstrate an understanding of the elements of good mental health
3,5,6
describe the elements of effective interpersonal relations (e.g., respect for differences, flexibility , honesty, integrity) and demonstrate their use in selected leadership and peer support roles in the school or community
3,4,5,6
describe a conflict resolution model and demonstrate its use in a variety of situations to reduce conflict and reach mutually agreeable solutions
3,5,6
Communication Skills
explain the benefits and pitfalls of expressing emotions and demonstrate appropriate ways of managing their own emotions and responding to others’ expressions of emotions
1,2,3,4,5,6
describe the elements of effective communication and demonstrate their use
2,3,5,6
use feedback effectively and appropriately to help others identify their strengths and areas needing improvement
3,6
demonstrate an understanding of how to respond appropriately to peers’ disclosures of serious personal matters
6
explain how power can be used positively or misused in work, family, and peer contexts and identify strategies to deal with situations where power is misused (e.g., gang aggression, child abuse, workplace harassment)
1,2,3,4,5,6

describe the causes and costs to individuals, families, and communities of discrimination, harassment, violence, and poverty

2,4,5,6