Teaching and learning resources to support the teaching of CAFS
This section includes suggested resources to support the teaching of the Preliminary and HSC Courses.
Legal definitions of groups in context
This link provides current legal definitions from various public sources for use in the Groups in context module.
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The effective display of information
This link provides an article that explores the most appropriate graphs to use when displaying information in reports.
Addressing gender in the CAFS syllabus
This focus area provides information relating to gender in the Preliminary Course.
Exploring sociometric models and sociograms (pdf-28kb)
The concepts of sociometric models and sociograms are addressed in Individuals and Groups. The following information explores both of these concepts.
The socialisation of children (pdf-27kb)
The following information takes a brief look at the "theorists" mentioned in the syllabus as part of the socialisation of children in the Families and Communities module.
Exploring Groups in Context using a WebQuest
This link takes you to the Home Page of the CAFS WebQuest to support the teaching of the Groups in Context module.
Resource list (pdf - 166kb)
Exploring the HSC Option: Social Impact of Technology (pdf - 140kb)
This article provides information about the structure and content of this option and suggested teaching and learning ideas.
Legislation to assist individuals and families (pdf - 9kb)
Legislation is a key content area of Family and Societal Interactions. The following information provides a plain language summary of laws relating to protecting children, being a responsible adult family member and acknowledging and supporting the aged.
