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ONTARIO FAMILY STUDIES HOME ECONOMICS EDUCATORS
OFSHEEA Ideas
Jan/Feb 2013
New Curriculum Finally Released!
this issue Welcome P.1 Social Sciences and Humanities Revised Course Codes P.2 Hanukkah & HRF 3O P.7 Breakfast Food Lab P.9 OFSHEEA Awards P.11 Professional Development P.12 OHEA P.13 Summer Workshop Applications P.14 Celebrate the World’s Beauty P.18
It only took 6 years but we finally had the revised Social Science and Humanities Curriculum released as we broke for Christmas break. In this issue you will see how the new course codes compared to the old course codes . What we don't know at this time is what is actually in the courses as many were revised and do not contain all of the expectations from past courses. We are working closely with the Ministry of Education to release the expectations as soon as possible as we recognize the challenges we face implementing something new that we don't know anything about. Many schools are beginning registration and must use the new codes and descriptions. As guidance departments, students and parents
ask us about these courses it is important that we have an understanding of what is involved in the c o u r s e s . OFSHEEA and OFS3HLC are working closely together to guide the Ministry on what we will need to implement this revised and in some cases new curriculum. Look forward to board initiated training and summer institutes in order to fully understand the changes that have been made. If you have any suggestions on format for training or resources that you would like to see, feel free to drop us an email at
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Social Sciences and Humanities RevisedGrade Course Title CourseCodes andLevel Social
by Susan Davies Curriculum Coordinator for Arts StudiesDistrict School Board Hastings and Family Prince Edward Exploring Family Studies
Title
Code Science,
9 or HIF 1O Individual and 10 1999 (Grade 9/10) and 2000 (Grade
The Social Sciences and Humanities curriculum policy documents, 11/12) have been in the curriculum review cycle since November and the course codes were reFamily Studies – Fashion 2007 and Housing st leased on December 21 , 2012 for mandatory implementation in September 2013. Clothing
10
HNL 2O
Understanding Fashion
11
HNC 3C
Fashion and Creative E were involved in the pression
Teachers, subject associations (e.g. OFS3HLC and OFSHEEA) and other stakeholders curriculum review process from the initial consultations and were thatShe Housing and Homethrough Design to course 11 writing HLS 3O Livingpleased Spaces and so many of their recommendations are reflected in the final courses. All Social Sciencester and Humanities courses have research and inquiry as their focus. The World of Fashion HNB 4M 12 The Fashion Industry Family Studies – Food and Nutrition Food and Nutrition 9 or new HFNcourses, 1O Food and Nutrition There are 5 main areas of changes, ranging from title changes to entirely which are 10 reflected in the comparison chart which follows: HFN 2O Food and Culture
11
HFC 3M
Culture HFC3O) 3E Courses with new course titles (e.g. Food bothand World Religions HRT 3M11and HRF Nutrition and Health Courses with new pathway designations (e.g. HHS 4U or HHS 4C) 12
HFA 4U
Courses with new course titles, similar codes, but new content (e.g. 4O)4C Nutrition and Health 12 HIPHFA
Food and Nutrition Sc ences
Brand new courses (e.g. Grade 10 Clothing, Food and Culture) Food and Grade Healthy11 Living 12 HFL 4E Brand new category and courses – Grade 11Studies and 12 Equity Studies Family – General Family Studies Dynamics of Human Relationships
11
HHD 3O
Families in Canada
12
HHS 4C
Human Development Through-
12
HHG 4M
All course expectations have been revised and in some cases are completely new. The new docuFamilies in Canada HHS 4U Individuals and Familie 12 ments have been promised for use in September 2013 and a training plan will be forth-coming. Please in a Diverse Society refer to Ministry of Education memo dated 21 December 2012 Appendix E for full course descriptions.
Issues in Human Grow
The new courses were developed in response toLifespan identified student and school needs across the province out the and Development and will provide up-to-date, relevant content, well as enhanced experiential and hands-on learningRePersonal as Life Management HIP 4O 12 Managing Personal opportunities, where appropriate. These include: sources Grade 10 – Clothing Grade 11 – Food and Culture Grade 12 – Food and Healthy
Managing Personal and Family Resources
Family Studies – Raising and Caring for Children Working with Infants and LivingYoung Children
11
HPW 3C
Living and Working wit Children
Raising Healthy Children
11
HPC 3O
Working with School-Age Children and Adolescents
12
HPD 4C
Parenting Continued on p. 3 Parenting and Human D velopment
11
HSP 3U
Introduction to Anthr
Grade 11 – Dynamics of Human Relationships
General Social Sciences Introduction to Anthropology,
Social Sciences and Humanities Revised Course Codes Cont’d An entirely new Equity category includes relevant course content through the following courses: Grade 11 – Equity, Diversity, and Social Justice Grade 12 – Equity and Social Justice: From Theory to Practice Grade 11 – Gender Studies Grade 12 – World Cultures
Social Sciences and Humanities Revised Course Codes for Implementation in 2013-2014 *New courses are shown in RED Changes are indicated in BOLD
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NEW Title
Grade Level
Course Code
Title
Grade Level
Course Code
Family Studies Exploring Family Studies
9 or 10
HIF 1O
Individual and
HIF 2O
Family Living
9 or 10
HIF 1O HIF 2O
Family Studies – Fashion and Housing Clothing
10
HNL 2O
Understanding Fashion
11
HNC 3C
Housing and Home Design
11
HLS 3O
The World of Fashion
12
HNB 4M
Fashion and Creative Expression Living Spaces and Shelter
11
HNC 3O
11
HLS 3O
The Fashion Industry
12
HNB 4O
Food and Nutrition
9 or 10
HFN 1O
Family Studies – Food and Nutrition Food and Nutrition
9 or 10
HFN 1O
Food and Culture
11
HFN 2O HFC 3M
Food and Culture
11
HFC 3E
Nutrition and Health
12
HFA 4U
Nutrition and Health
12
HFA 4C
Food and Healthy Living
12
HFL 4E
HFN 2O
Food and Nutrition Sciences
12
HFA 4M
Continued on p. 4
Social Sciences and Humanities Revised Course Codes Cont’d Family Studies – General Family Studies Dynamics of Human Relationships Families in Canada
11
HHD 3O
12
HHS 4U
Families in Canada
12
HHS 4C
Human Development Throughout the Lifespan
12
Personal Life Management
12
Individuals and Families in a Diverse Society
12
HHS 4M
HHG 4M
Issues in Human Growth and Development
12
HHG 4M
HIP 4O
Managing Personal Resources Managing Personal and Family Resources
11
HIP 3E
11
HIR 3C
Living and Working with Children Parenting
11
HPW 3C
11
HPC 3O
Family Studies – Raising and Caring for Children Working with Infants and Young Children Raising Healthy Children
11
HPW 3C
11
HPC 3O
Working with School-Age Children and Adolescents
12
HPD 4C
Parenting and Human Development
12
HPD 4E
Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology
11
HSP 3U
Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology
11
HSP 3M
Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology Challenge and Change in Society
11
HSP 3C
12
HSB 4U
Challenge and Change in Society
12
HSB 4M
Philosophy: The Big Questions
11
HZB 3M
11
HZB 3O
Philosophy: Questions and Theories
12
HZT 4U
Philosophy: The Big Questions Philosophy: Questions and Theories
12
HZT 4U
World Religions and Belief Traditions: Perspectives, Issues, and Challenges
11
HRT 3M
World Religions: Beliefs,
11
HRT 3M
World Religions and Belief Traditions in Daily Life
11
HRF 3O
11
HRF 3O
Equity, Diversity, and Social Justice
11
HSE 3E
Equity and Social Justice: From Theory to Practice
12
HSE 4M
Gender Studies
11
HSG 3M
World Cultures
12
HSC 4M
General Social Sciences
Philosophy
World Religions
Equity Studies
Issues, and Religious
NEW
World Religions: Beliefs and Daily Life
CELEBRATING FAMILY STUDIES TEACHERS!!! Ashley Laferriere has been teaching Social Science and Humanities for 20 years. She has taught everything from Hospitality to Senior Social Sciences to Parenting to ECE Apprenticeships and created local curriculum for all of them. Ashley has been head of the Family Studies Department at Temiskaming District Secondary School in Temiskaming Shores, Ontario for over 10 years. She has mentored many new Family Studies teachers and is always willing to share her wealth of knowledge.
healthy snack program through the Red Cross. She and her students also provide hot lunches for 400 elementary students, 4 -5 times per year not to mention the food provided for mentoring staff and students.
As Family Studies teachers we are often known as ‘the food people’. Ashley’s students have provided food for Dinner Theatres, Co-op Luncheons and the Music Band suppers. They have also been part of the “Snack Attack”. This program provides snacks for all students as part of the
Ashley has been a member of OFSHEEA off and on for 21 years. OFSHEEA recognizes the value of all Family Studies teachers. If you know of a valuable Family Studies teacher whose work should be celebrated, please let us know! Thank you, Ashley Laferriere.
Ashley says “I love teaching human development (HSB, HHG and HPC) as this is my degree area. Answering the innocent questions the students have about pregnancy and parenting or watching the excitement as they play with the Junior and Senior Kindergarten students is heart-warming.” She also adds that when she sees the exhaustion and frustration of students who come back to school after an anxious weekend with their simulator babies, she knows they have learned something valuable. She also finds it gratifying when graduates come back to thank her because they were the only one in their class that knew what the professor at university or college was talking about.
CELEBRATING FAMILY STUDIES STUDENTS!!! Danielle Schinkel received her cooking lessons early in life. Growing up in a family of 8 she learned very young the value of healthy eating and active living. Danielle attended CharltonSavard Public School, then Englehart High
throughout Northern Ontario, with funding provided by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care in Ontario. As with NOSM’s medical students and residents, NOSM’s dietetic interns undertake community-
School, and graduated with top marks. She took based learning, with placements across Northern many courses in the Family Studies department Ontario. There are ten dietetic interns, three and excelled in all. She was an avid student al- based in Sudbury, three in Thunder Bay, two in ways aiming for excellence. Danielle was ac- Sault Ste. Marie, and two in Timmins. Placetively involved in Englehart High School’s Hos- ments take place in hospitals, public health units, pitality Club. This club creates food for various long-term care facilities, and clinics. The oneevents in the school including the Christmas Din- year program permits graduates of university diener Theatre. On this occasion, which is over 2 tetic programs to complete the necessary practinights, they serve 250 people a four course meal prior to the play. All of the food for this event is prepared, served and cleaned up by Family Studies students. Danielle’s interest in nutrition lead her to the University of Western Ontario where she completed her degree in Food and Nutrition. She is now currently completing her Dietetic internship
cal experience needed to obtain their dietitian registration. Danielle’s base for the 46 week program is Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. She will work at the Sault and Area Hospital, the Diabetic Centre and in various Nursing Homes in food service. She is also excited to be doing one of her placements at the Temiskaming Health Unit that serves her
with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM). NOSM recently created this new program for dietetic interns and formed the Northern Ontario Dietetic Internship Program (NODIP). The program, a joint initiative between NOSM
home town community. For more information on the Northern Ontario Dietetic Internship Program visit their website at www.nosm.ca/nodip .
and the NODIP Professional Advisory Committee, involves multiple health-care facilities
Hanukkah and HRF 3O Are you looking for a change of routine in your HRF classroom? The following activity was used in the final week of school before Christmas holidays, and it worked well to keep the students motivated! The class had been studying Judaism, and Hanukkah had just passed, so the timing was perfect (you may need to file this idea until next year!) The class was divided into 3 groups, and each group worked at a different activity each day. The three activities were: cooking traditional food served for Hanukkah, watching the movie Ushpizin, and library research for a Jewish Holiday organizer (see next page). The groups were scheduled so that after Day 1, the groups wanting to cook had to show the completed Holiday organizer in order to cook on days 2 and 3. (Note that in our school, the kitchen, classroom and library all had to be used for this activity, so some other staff pitched in to help with supervision in return for some yummy food!) The class watched the remainder of the movie and then played dreidl games on Day 4. The class cooked various food items each day: lemon poppyseed loaf, potato latkes, cauliflour latkes, rugalahs, Bumuelos and applesauce. Potato latkes were a definite favourite, and at least one group prepared these every day. Recipes are easily available online, or you can e-mail Jacky Dieleman at
[email protected] and she will e-mail you the recipes! The class met as a group during the last 10 minutes of class to share the food items that had been prepared each day. The lemon poppyseed loaves were saved until the last day, when we had 3 loaves that we could cut up and share together as we watched the last part of the movie and played games. This activity was extremely well-received by the students, and the rest of the school was left with the wonderful aroma of food wafting throughout the hallways!
Jewish Practices, Rituals and Festivals Assignment
Name:__________________________/40
Jewish festivals, originating in antiquity, are intensively observed in Israel, and in many ways. They are manifested in traditional and non-traditional customs and practices, and they leave an imprint on diverse aspects of national life. The Jewish festivals are the “landmarks” by which Israelis mark the passing of the year. They are very much a part of daily life; on the street, in the school system and in synagogues and homes around the country. Your Task:
English Translation
How often, and when does it occur? What are/were the 2012 dates?
What does it Commemorate?
How is it Celebrated?
You are to research the following Jewish holidays and complete the organizational chart that follows. (32 marks) Go to http://www.3waldens.com/HRT3Mwebfiles/Judaism/Seder%20Meal%20swf/seder%20meal2.html Please complete the interactive activity. The dreidl game is often played at Hanukkah. What is so significant about this game that it is played for this holiday? (2 marks) How is it played? Please research and write down the rules of the game below. You need to be able to teach someone else how to play the game…hint hint (6 marks)
Name of Festival Shabat Rosh Hashanah Yom Kippur Sukkot Hanukkah Purim Pessah Shavuot
Work this great food lab into your spring lesson plans! If you can, try to go to a lMaple Sugar Bush location near you in order to show your students how Maple Syrup is made!
Breakfast Pancake Lab Learning Goal: Compare and contrast different Assignment: types of pancake syrup; use an electric flat grill Make one batch of pancakes for your group. properly; follow all measuring rules and work coopSample at least 5 of the different types of syreratively in kitchen groups. ups that are provided and fill in the chart while enjoying your breakfast. Ingredients: 175 ml all purpose flour 125 ml whole wheat flour
5 ml baking powder 0.5 ml vanilla
1 small egg 250 ml milk
Directions: 1. Combine flour and baking powder together. 2. Beat egg in another bowl. Add vanilla and milk. 3. Make a well in dry ingredients. Add wet ingredients all at once. 4. Stir only until the dry ingredients are just mixed and batter is still lumpy in appearance. 5. Heat grill until hot. (180 C)
6. Drop by 50 ml cupfuls onto hot pan and cook until surface is full of bubbles and the undersurface is golden brown. 7. Turn and brown on other side 8. Do not turn pancakes more than once during cooking 9. Do not stack.
Breakfast Pancake Lab continued Success Criteria: Followed instructions appropriately and in order _____5
Clean up (everything in order, dishes,
Demonstrated proper measuring techniques
_____ 5
floors, counters sinks etc.)
_____ 5
Final product (appearance, colour , taste)
_____ 5
Group effort/teamwork
_____ 5
Completed syrup tasting and summary
_____ 5
Group Mark
_____ /30
Syrup Tasting
Type of Syrup
Flavour
Colour
Questions: Were there any of the syrups you had not tried before? Which was the best buy? Why is maple syrup so much more expensive?
Texture
Cost
Likeness Scale Best 1 -Least 5
OFSHEEA Awards The purpose of the awards is to recognize Family Studies educators who have demonstrated effective education programs, teaching techniques, professional development activities, and/or shown leadership in Family Studies and sustained contribution to the OFSHEEA organization. Educators must hold current OFSHEEA membership to be eligible for nomination. Students who are enrolled in a post secondary Family Studies qualifications program at an accredited Faculty of Education in Ontario may apply for an OFSHEEA scholarship, awarded annually.
Adelaide Hoodless Award for Excellence The award recognizes the vision of Adelaide Hoodless and the outstanding contributions she made to the profession. Hoodless was instrumental in the founding of Domestic Science, more widely known today as Family Studies education. Hoodless' commitment to bettering the lives of individuals and families is what the recipient of this award demonstrates.
Centennial Leadership Award The Centennial Leadership Award recognizes an OFSHEEA member who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, commitment, and dedication to Family Studies education. The recipient of this award demonstrates involvement in local, regional or provincial leadership activities that enhance and promote Family Studies Professional Development. This award was initiated in our Centennial year, 2003, to celebrate one hundred years of our Association.
Regional Merit Award This award is to recognize the contribution in each of the eight Ontario regions by Family Studies educators. These individuals have demonstrated effective education programs, exemplary teaching techniques, and/or leadership initiatives in activities which provide stimuli for other educators.
Jean McLarty Vounteer Service Award The Jean McLarty Volunteer Service Award recognizes an OFSHEEA member who has demonstrated outstanding volunteerism to the OFSHEEA organization. The recipient of this award has shown consistent commitment to volunteer involvement in the association for a minimum of ten years. Jean is a long time member of OFSHEEA, who taught Home Economics in Etobicoke, and has educated our members about the history of the association in her role as our archivist. The award was first presented in 2003, in recognition of her commitment to OFSHEEA.
Scholarship This scholarship is intended to help promote an interest in teaching Family Studies in Ontario at the secondary level. An annual scholarship (or two) may be awarded to a student(s) completing a post-secondary Family Studies Qualifications program at an accredited Faculty of Education in Ontario. All submissions are to be made to the awards committee by July 31 to be considered for selection in that year. Nomination packages, which can be found within each award page, are to be mailed to the OFSHEEA office by this date. The awards selection committee then reviews the applications and makes final selections. All awards are celebrated at our Awards Luncheon held at our annual fall conference and meeting in November.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES... We are pleased to invite you to the 6th International Scientific Conference "Rural Environment. Education. Personality (REEP)" to be held 20th - 21st March, 2013, Jelgava, Latvia Conference thematic groups: Ecology of education, sustainable development of rural schools' environment Life quality in the context of home environment, home economics, household, consumer science Development of vocational education and career development Education for getting competence Psychology Didactics of engineering sciences, usage of IT For further information about the conference:
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The Barbados Association of Teachers of Home Economics takes great pleasure in inviting you to attend the 20th Biennial Conference of the Caribbean Association of Home Economists Inc. (CAHE) from the 7th - 10th April 2013. The theme of the Conference is “Home Economics Empowerment: Education for sustainable lifestyles”.
Read more about this conference at www.caribbeanhomeeconomist.org. Please take the advantage of early registration which ends on the 31st January 2013. For further information, please contact Sonia St. Hill (Mrs.) Tel. #:1-246-436-1038 (h) 1-246-248-6996 (c) E-mail: [email protected] President, Barbados Association of Teachers of Home Economics
Health & Wellness Education Certificate Program A blended on-line and in-class program for educators who recognize that healthy children and youth are better able to learn and that schools are well suited to be able to influence students’ health. Go to http://pdce.educ.ubc.ca/programs/certificates/health-wellness-education-certificate-program for more information.
Ontario Home Economics Association (OHEA) The Ontario Home Economics Association (OHEA) provides a collective voice for those who have an interest in Home Economics and Family Studies. As teachers, and members of OFSHEEA, you may wish to consider membership in this provincial professional organization. Associate members are able to use the designation, Professional Home Economist (PHEc). This professional title identifies you as a practicing Home Economist, who holds to the values and professional code of ethics of the profession. If you have ten years experience in teaching Home Economics or Family Studies, you likely qualify for Regular Membership. Consider joining us. The following summarizes the benefits of OHEA membership. Advocacy: Through our advocacy work, we are committed to our mission to enhance the Home Economics profession. Members are often among the first to learn of proposed changes to public policy that impact families and communities. Members often provide input in to provincial and national policy-making decisions. Professional Community: Through conferences, local chapter meetings, and an online social network community we provide knowledge-rich, opportunities for members to cultivate rewarding personal and professional relationships. There is an annual conference each spring featuring a variety of interesting programs and speakers as well as excellent networking opportunities. NewsLink and Career Advancement: With events happening not only across the province, but across the world, members have access to an informative newsletter produced quarterly called NewsLink. Also through the OHEA website, we have created a link to potential careers in the field. Knowledge Leadership: OHEA provides opportunities to further develop your professional voice and leadership skills through participation on various committees. OHEA Conference:
34th OHEA AGM and Dinner March 22nd 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Chestnut Conference Centre, University of Toronto (Terrance Room) and for the 2013 OHEA Conference March 23rd 8:30 a.m. Chestnut Conference Centre, University of Toronto (Colony Ballroom) Registration includes a downloadable walking tour of Leslieville and admission to the Textile Museum (expiring June 30th) Go to http://www.ohea.on.ca/conference.html for more information.
CALL FOR PRESENTERS OFSHEEA WORKSHOPS SUMMER 2013 NEW CURRICULUM!
As you know, the revised curriculum will be released sometime in the spring of 2013 for mandatory implementation beginning September 2013!! In anticipation of the implementation of the revised courses beginning in September 2013, OFSHEEA would like to offer some summer workshops! Do you have great ideas that you would be willing to share with other OFSHEEA members that will meet the expectations for the new curriculum? Or do you have great ideas that would help support teachers new to Family Studies? If so, please consider presenting a workshop in the summer of 2013! The Ontario Family Studies/Home Economics Educators’ Association is looking for enthusiastic and dynamic speakers (or team of speakers) to prepare and present workshops during the summer of 2013. Potential topics include: •
NEW grade 10 fashion course: Clothing (HNL2O). Basic “How To” associated with techniques and technologies used to create garments and accessories--for teachers with no sewing experience (minimum 10 registrants, maximum 20 registrants).
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Basic “How To” for teachers with little or no experience in running food and nutrition labs and classes (minimum 10 registrants, maximum 20 registrants). Meet the expectations for the REVISED grade 10 Food and Nutrition (HFN2O).
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NEW Food & Culture course (HFC3M &HFC3L).Cooking techniques, foods, and cultural traditions of world cuisines. Explore the origins of and developments in diverse food traditions.
• Creating and Celebrating Diversity in Canadian Families--focus on issues and challenges facing individuals and families in Canada’s diverse society. Meet the expectations for the REVISED Families in Canada course (HHS4U & HHS4C). •
NEW Equity and Social Justice: From Theory to Practice course (HSE4M). Analyse strategies for bringing about positive social change by focusing on historical and contemporary equity and social justice issues in Canada and globally.
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NEW Gender Studies course (HSG3M). Impact of representations of women and men in the media, popular culture, and the arts. Analyze a range of gender equity issues.
OFSHEEA Workshops Summer 2013 New Curriculum cont’d •
Incorporating Financial Literacy in Family Studies Courses
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Integrating Technology in the Social Sciences and Humanities/Family Studies Classroom
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Other workshop topics covering new courses in the curriculum are welcome!
Please run your idea by our Future Directions Director for consideration. Workshops are to take place in early July, but will depend on facility availability. Payment not to exceed $1000. Presenters or teams of presenters should prepare and submit an outline of their proposed workshop to OFSHEEA. The following components should be included in the proposal and the workshop: Welcome and Introduction Activities Background Information Course challenges / Challenges related to the topic Course (or topic) specific details (strategies, activities, assignments, labs, etc. that can be completed and used – provide examples.) Assessment and evaluation strategies for the course or related to the topic Course culminating activity Resource sharing Wrap-up Additional Information All workshop materials must be submitted in electronic form to the OFSHEEA editor well in advance of the workshop. The presenter will make revisions to workshop materials as suggested by the OFSHEEA editor. Copyrighted material can be referred to during the workshop, but may not be submitted as part of the written materials package. All workshop materials must meet Ministry standards. All workshop materials become the property of OFSHEEA and may be published and/or sold at future OFSHEEA events. Interested presenters or teams of presenters should send workshop proposals in electronic form to the OFSHEEA Future Directions Director, Roula Hawa at [email protected] Please be sure to include your contact information. Proposals must be submitted by February 28, 2013 Please contact Roula Hawa if you require further details.
Opportunities to work with Family Studies teachers locally, provincially, and internationally OFSHEEA encourages your personal growth by providing opportunities to network with organizations such as the Ontario Family Studies Social Sciences and Humanities Leadership Council, Ontario Home Economics Association, Canadian Home Economics Foundation, and the International Federation of Home Economists.
Recognition of excellence in the teaching of Family Studies You have an opportunity to nominate a colleague for their continued work within the field of Family Studies. As a member, you are also able to receive one of the many awards of distinction that OFSHEEA has to offer. This is a great way to bring recognition to your subject area and to have your Director of Education and your Principal informed of the contributions of outstanding Family Studies teachers.
An organization that speaks specifically for Family Studies educators In order to be pro-active and have input into the changes taking place in education, we need a strong association. By being a member, you can ensure that this important subject area is not forgotten in the “grand scheme” of things. We are only as strong as our membership.
Professional connectedness During summer workshops and the annual conference, you will have the opportunity to meet with teachers from all parts of Ontario who share your concerns and your beliefs about the value of Family Studies.
A pro-active voice in the province Through membership in OFSHEEA, you have representation at meetings with the Ministry of Education. You have a voice in reminding the Ministry of the value of Family Studies in the curriculum. With a unified voice, OFSHEEA speaks on your behalf.
You have a chance to be pro-active rather than reactive You have an opportunity to make a difference. A chance to be aware of educational change as it relates to Family Studies curriculum. Through OFSHEEA communications, you will receive valuable information regarding new resources, teaching techniques and ideas to try. You will also be informed about upcoming curriculum reviews and writing opportunities.
We must all do our part to promote Family Studies education. By renewing your membership with OFSHEEA, you remain part of a strong voice in the province.
Renew your OFSHEEA membership online TODAY!!! Your $75 Membership includes: • the bi-monthly newsletter, OFSHEEA Ideas
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voting rights at the annual general meeting
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OFSHEEA website including access to members’ only section
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a voice at the Ministry of Education, Ontario Teachers’ Federation, and other agencies advocating for Family Studies
• access to members’ only resources • lesson ideas and links • professional development opportunities • eligibility for awards and scholarships • discounts on resources and conference fee
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/ 115 marks (15%)
By: Roula Hawa, Head of Social Sciences and Humanities--Family Studies, Richmond Green SS., YRDSB
Individually or in groups of up to three, you are to design a garment for a mannequin based on the ideas below (or one you come up with if approved) for your final practical exam.
So, what are some ideas...? Seeing what’s right with the world, not what’s wrong
Beauty and culture
The power of vision
Possibilities of change
Gender equality
Empowering women
The environment
Rights and freedoms
Course Expectations: Explain the role of the environment in relation to the textile industry, and describe how the textile industry affects the environment Demonstrate an understanding of the properties and uses of major natural and manufactured fibres Demonstrate an understanding of how the elements and principles of design are used in creating fashion products Analyze the ways in which clothing is used as a means of communication, recognizing the origins, influence, and importance Demonstrate an understanding of the fashion industry Correctly use terminology associated with fashion industry Communicate effectively through written and visual presentations, using accepted social science research format. Demonstrate an understanding of psychological, sociological, and cultural attitudes towards beauty, fashion, and apparel Evaluate the impact of consumer satisfaction on the Canadian fashion industry
Presentation Format: You are to prepare an 8-10 minute presentation including all of the information below. Make sure you use appropriate fashion terminology. You may use your textbook/notes as a resource. You MUST have the presentation printed to be submitted on the day of the presentation Your presentation will be in the format of a PowerPoint. You will need to feature the mannequin you designed. You will use your research to inform the rest of the class about your mannequin, detailing what is significant about it. This will be evaluated by the teacher. If you are working in partners, you must EACH complete a powerpoint INDIVIDUALLY, but present one PowerPoint as a group. Presentations will be marked individually.
Research: Your PowerPoint should contain: 1. Why your topic is important in today’s society? 2. List and explain the elements and principles of design used in your project.
Colour
Rhythm
Shape/line
Texture
Balance Emphasis Harmony Proportion 3. Identify the characteristics and uses of the textile/fabric used in your project. Fabric: Natural/Manufactured, types of construction and finishes Explain how the fibres used affect the appearance and performance of your design. Explain how it relates to your project. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Describe how the textile/product you used will affect the environment. Analyze the ways your design is used as a means of communication, its influence, and importance. Which designer(s) inspired your product? A. If in grade 11 – Which functions of clothing does this garment meet? B. If in grade 12 – How would you market/advertise this design in the Canadian Fashion Industry?
Written Component : Prepare a script that features all of the necessary information describing how your project/creation relates to your theme. What is the importance of your creation and what message are you trying to convey. Check for grammatical accuracy. Proofread your work. All written work MUST be typed and pasted on a black construction paper for display. It should be maximum 2-3 short paragraphs. This script will be posted next to your mannequin in the school hallway, if your mannequin is selected to be displayed in the hallways of RGSS. If you are working in partners, you must EACH complete the writing component INDIVIDUALLY.
Graphic Organizer for Research Elements of Design Colour
Line
Shape
Texture
Principles of Design Balance
Emphasis
Harmony
Proportion
Rhythm
Graphic Organizer for Research Textile/Fabric Natural
Manufactured
Construction
Finishes
How do the fibres used affect the appearance and performance of your design?
How does your fibre/ textile choice relate to your topic?
Describe how the textile/product you used will affect the environment.
Graphic Organizer for Research Why is your topic important in today’s society?
How is your design used as a means of communication?
Which designer(s) inspired your product?
If in grade 11: Which functions of clothing does this garment meet?
If in grade 12: How would you market/ advertise this design in the Canadian Fashion Industry?
Celebrate the World’s Beauty Content and Presentation Rubric Name: ______________________________________________ Written Script
/15
2-3 paragraphs .........................................................................................................................................
/3
Pasted on black construction paper.........................................................................................................
/2
Explains how the project/creation relates to the theme ........................................................................
/5
Free of spelling/grammatical errors ........................................................................................................
/5
Mannequin
/50
Originality ................................................................................................................................................
/20
All design is representative of the theme (use of fibre/ textiles to convey topic)..................................
/15
Overall appearance (no loose thread, clean looking, coordinated, etc.) ...............................................
/15
Powerpoint
/40
Why is your topic important in today’s society? ......................................................................................
/7
List and explain the elements and principles of design used in your project ...........................................
/6
Fabric: Natural/Manufactured, types of construction and finishes .........................................................
/2
Explain how the fibres used affect the appearance and performance of your design ............................
/2
Explain how your fibre/textile choice relate to your topic ........................................................................
/4
Describe how the textile/product you used will affect the environment ................................................
/2
Analyze the ways your design is used as a means of communication, its influence, and importance .....
/6
Which designer(s) inspired your product? ...............................................................................................
/4
If in grade 11 – Which functions of clothing does this garment meet? ...................................................
/7
If in grade 12 – How would you market/advertise this design in the Canadian Fashion Industry? .........
/7
Presentation Skills
/10
Organization (presented in a logical sequence, used time wisely) ...........................................................
/5
Energy and Enthusiasm (spoke confidently and clearly, communicated with entire class) .....................
/5
TOTAL
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