Stage 1 Community Studies

LEVEL: Stage 1

SACE CREDITS: 10 or 20 SACE Credits

LENGTH: One semester or a Full Year

Content:

Community Studies is a timetabled subject which offers students the opportunity to develop their own project-based learning, community-based activity. Students decide the focus of their community activity, which begins from a point of personal interest, skill or knowledge.  The course and assessment plan are individually negotiated with the student. Stage 1 Community Studies is a 10 or 20 credit subject.

Assessment:

Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through two types of assessment:

  • Community Activity Folio (70%), which includes
    • Contract of work
    • Evidence to demonstrate participation in Community Activity
    • Presentation of Community Activity (styles and audiences are flexible and designed to suit the individual student)
  • Reflection (30%)

Special Requirements: Nil

Subject Cost: Nil (expect where a student chooses a Community Activity that may incur some personal expenses)