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Year 11 Psychology (ATAR)

Psychology is the scientific study of how people think, feel and behave. It is an evidence-based discipline that follows the principles of scientific inquiry to explore human cognition, behaviour and thought. This course introduces students to the principles of scientific inquiry and their application to planning, designing and conducting psychological investigations using appropriate procedures and practices. Students have the opportunity to collect, process, evaluate and critically interpret information from a range of scientific sources, and to evaluate the credibility of these resources. Students will develop an understanding of ethical guidelines and their importance to psychological practice. Through the study of psychology, students will be introduced to a variety of psychological theories, studies, models and concepts that exist simultaneously and continue to evolve in a variety of contexts. They will learn how to critically evaluate psychological concepts, interpretations, claims and conclusions with reference to empirical evidence.

Students develop the skills to apply their psychological knowledge to familiar and unfamiliar contexts to explain thoughts, feelings and behaviours in the everyday world. On a larger scale, psychological knowledge can help us understand how individuals function within different contexts and how culture shapes people’s values, attitudes and beliefs. Students will also learn how to construct coherent and logical responses to psychological concepts and understandings using appropriate terminology for a range of audiences, demonstrating a critical awareness of cultural and societal values and expectations.

This course is designed to integrate the understanding of the principles of science inquiry, the acquisition of psychological knowledge and the application of both in an enjoyable and contemporary way. The study of psychology is relevant to further studies in the health professions, education, human resources, social sciences, sales, media, marketing and management.

Prerequisites:

Minimum B grade in Year 10 Science

Syllabus:

The Year 11 syllabus is divided into two units, each of one semester duration, which are typically delivered as a pair. The notional time for each unit is 55 class contact hours.

Unit 1 – Biological and lifespan psychology

This unit introduces psychology as an inquiry-based discipline. Students begin to learn concepts associated with psychological theories, studies and models, which develop and change over time, to explain human emotion, cognition and behaviour.  Students learn the basic structure of the central nervous system and some effects of this structure on the way humans think, feel and behave. They are introduced to several methods used to study the brain.

The unit introduces lifespan psychology with a key focus on adolescent development. Students have the opportunity to understand the impact of developmental change on human thoughts, feelings and behaviours. They extend their understanding of developmental processes through learning the role of attachment and identifying stages of development according to specified theorists.

Unit 2 – Attitudes, stereotypes and social influence

This unit focuses on the influence of others on human behaviour, cognition and emotion. Students explore the function and effect of attitudes and apply the tripartite model of attitude structure to develop a more complex understanding. Students explore theories of cognitive dissonance, social identity and attribution with reference to relevant psychological studies, and apply these theories to real-world experiences.

The unit introduces social influences. Students learn the role of stereotypes and the relationship between attitudes, prejudice and discrimination in a range of areas. They learn about the relationship between social influence and the development of prosocial and antisocial behaviours.

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Apprenticeships and traineeships are a great way to start a career. They combine practical experience at work with structured training. As an apprentice or trainee, a young person enters into a formal training contract with an employer that leads to a nationally recognised qualification. In traditional technical trades like bricklaying or cabinet making, an apprenticeship would be the usual option.  Traineeships are usually in non-trade areas such as hospitality, business, manufacturing and health. Most of the time is spent in paid employment, learning practical skills on the job and putting them into practice. The rest of the time is spent in structured training at a State or Private Training Provider or in the workplace. The training requirements are part of the training plan which is negotiated between employee and employer, employee and registered training organisation.

Apprenticeships and traineeships are competency based. This means that training can be completed earlier if the skill levels required for the Industry have been reached.  Apprenticeships and traineeships are available to people of all ages. Most can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis – and some can be started at school (School Based Apprenticeship/Traineeship).

As an apprentice/trainee you: earn wages while you’re learning, can complete your training sooner if you have the skills, gain qualifications recognised Australia wide and may be able to start training while still at school. When qualified you can look forward to higher pay, improved job prospects, qualifications and skills for further education and training and choices to advance your career.

Apprenticeships and traineeships are available in over 300 occupations and their availability varies from state to state. In Western Australia apprenticeships are available in the following industry areas:

  • Arts, Sport and Recreation
  • Automotive
  • Building and Construction
  • Community Services, Health and Education
  • Electrical
  • Food 
  • Hospitality and Tourism
  • Light Manufacturing
  • Metals, Manufacturing and Services.
  • Primary Industry
  • Process Manufacturing
  • Utilities, Electrotechnology and Printing
  • Wholesale, Retail and Personal Services

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More Information

Assistance in relation to Training Providers, Apprenticeship & Traineeship opportunities may be obtained from:

Career Centre
Location: 2nd Floor, City Central Building, 166 Murray Street. PERTH. WA 6000
Ph. 132398
Email: career.centre@dtwd.wa.gov.au
Web site http://www.careercentre.dtwd.wa.gov.au/Pages/CareerCentre.aspx
Hours: 8.30 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. (Monday – Friday)

 

Apprenticeship Office:
http://www.dtwd.wa.gov.au/employeesandstudents/apprenticeshipoffice
Optima Centre – Building B, 16 Parkland Road, Osborne Park
Phone: 13 19 54
Email apprenticeshipoffice@dtwd.wa.gov.au

 

Training WA: 
http://dtwd.wa.gov.au/employeesandstudents

 BMW-apprenticeship

TAFE Institutes:
http://tafechoices.com/institutes

 

Year 11 Health Studies (General)

In this General course students explore health as a dynamic quality of life. They will consider the way in which beliefs and attitudes influence health decisions and learn how to plan and take action that will promote their own and the health of others. They examine the impact of social and environmental factors on health and use inquiry skills to investigate and respond to relevant issues. The course also provides students with opportunities to develop skills that will enable them to pursue careers in health promotion, research or community health care.

 

Prerequisites:

Minimum High C Grade or exam mark of 50% in Year 10 Health Education and a minimum C Grade in Year 10 English; Sound Interpersonal Skills.



Syllabus:

The Year 11 syllabus is divided into two units, each of one semester duration, which are typically delivered as a pair. The notional time for each unit is 55 class contact hours.

 

Unit 1 – Personal Health and Wellbeing

This unit focuses on personal health and wellbeing and what it means to be healthy. Students explore factors which influence their health, and design action plans to improve health and achieve set goals. Health inquiry skills are developed and applied to investigate and report on health issues.

 

Unit 2 – Personal Health and the Factors which Influence it

This unit focuses on personal health and introduces the many factors which influence health. The notion of prevention is central to this unit, and students explore actions, skills and strategies to cope with health influences and improve health. Self-management and cooperative skills are examined and students continue to develop and apply health inquiry skills.


Assessments:

Health Inquiry: 20%
Project Task Portfolio: 50%
Short and Extended Response: 30%

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English

The study of English is central to the learning and development of all young Australians. It helps create confident communicators, imaginative thinkers and informed citizens. It is through the study of English that individuals learn to analyse, understand, communicate with and build relationships with others and with the world around them.

The study of English helps young people develop the knowledge and skills needed for education, training and the workplace.

 

Course Information:

Years 7 to 10

Years 11 and 12

 

Career Pathways:

Identifying what you’re good at and interested in can lead to a successful career. If you enjoy English or achieve good results there are a wide range of occupations which might interest you. Click here to read more!  

 

 

 

The study of English helps students become ethical, thoughtful, informed and active members of society

             The study of English helps students become ethical, thoughtful, informed and active members of society

Year 11 English (ATAR)

The English ATAR course focuses on developing students’ analytical, creative, and critical thinking and communication skills in all language modes. It encourages students to critically engage with texts from their contemporary world, with texts from the past and with texts from Australian and other cultures. Such engagement helps students develop a sense of themselves, their world and their place in it.

Through close study and wide reading, viewing and listening, students develop the ability to analyse and evaluate the purpose, stylistic qualities and conventions of texts and enjoy creating their own imaginative, interpretive, persuasive and analytical responses. The English ATAR course is designed to develop students’ facility with all types of texts and language modes and to foster an appreciation of the value of English for lifelong learning.

Students refine their skills across all language modes by engaging critically and creatively with texts. They learn to speak and write fluently in a range of contexts and to create a range of text forms. They hone their oral communication skills through discussion, debate and argument, in a range of formal and informal situations.

 

Prerequisites:

Students must achieve at least a B in Year 10 English and be recommended by their Year 10 English Teacher. They must have either pre-qualified for OLNA or passed the OLNA Reading and Writing tests in Year 10.

 

Syllabus:

The Year 11 syllabus is divided into two units, each of one semester duration, which are typically delivered as a pair. The notional time for each unit is 55 class contact hours.  

Unit 1

In this unit students explore how meaning is communicated through the relationships between language, text, purpose, context and audience. This includes how language and texts are shaped by their purpose, the audiences for whom they are intended, and the contexts in which they are created and received. Through responding to and creating texts, students consider how language, structure and conventions operate in a variety of imaginative, interpretive and persuasive texts. Study in this unit focuses on the similarities and differences between texts and how visual elements combine with spoken and written elements to create meaning. Students develop an understanding of stylistic features and apply skills of analysis and creativity. They are able to respond to texts in a variety of ways, creating their own texts, and reflecting on their own learning.

 

Unit 2 

Students analyse the representation of ideas, attitudes and voices in texts to consider how texts represent the world and human experience. Analysis of how language and structural choices shape perspectives in and for a range of contexts is central to this unit. By responding to and creating texts in different modes and media, students consider the interplay of imaginative, interpretive, persuasive and analytical elements in a range of texts and present their own analyses. Students critically examine the effect of stylistic choices and the ways in which these choices position audiences for particular purposes, revealing and/or shaping attitudes, values and perspectives. Through the creation of their own texts, students are encouraged to reflect on their language choices and consider why they have represented ideas in particular ways.

 

Assessments:

Responding 35-40%

Creating 35-40%

Exams 20-30%    

 

More Information:

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English: Years 7 to 10

The study of English is central to the learning and development of all young Australians. In the English Learning Area, students in Years 7-10 learn about the English language: how it works and how to use it effectively. They develop an understanding of the ways in which language operates as a social process and how to use language in a variety of forms and situations.

It is through the study of English that individuals learn to analyse, understand, communicate with and build relationships with others and with the world around them. The study of English helps young people develop the knowledge and skills needed for education, training and the workplace. It helps them become ethical, thoughtful, informed and active members of society. English plays an important part in developing the understanding, attitudes and capabilities of those who will take responsibility for Australia’s future. Our English students will develop as confident communicators, imaginative thinkers and informed citizens.

The English curriculum is built around interrelated strands of literacy, language and literature.  Our teaching and learning programs balance and integrate all three strands. Programs focus on developing students’ knowledge, understanding and skills in listening, reading, viewing, speaking, writing and creating. Learning in English builds on concepts, skills and processes.

 

 

Course Information:

Year 7

Year 8

Year 9

Year 10  

 

 

  • English Class