Community and Family Studies is an interdisciplinary course which draws upon family studies, sociology, developmental psychology and students’ life experience, to give a detailed study of human behaviour and societal interaction. The course has a strong focus on effective resource management that enables a person to function effectively in his/her everyday life, whilst acknowledging at all times that God calls us to live in fellowship and harmony with one another and with him.
Students will begin with an exploration of the term ‘worldview’ and be challenged to think through what a Christian worldview is. They will also explore factors affecting wellbeing and the difference between specific needs and wants. Value clarification exercises and critical analyses of media and contemporary society will be key components of this course. The dynamic nature of this course places importance on the skills of inquiry and investigation. Research, therefore, is an integral component of every unit. Students are required to develop and utilise skills in planning, recording, interpreting, analysing and synthesising as they employ various research methodologies and finally complete an Independent Research Project (IRP).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much content is there?
What jobs would selecting CAFS be useful for?
Is there a major work project?
How much content is there?
CAFS does contain significant levels of content and does require students to have a high level of capacity in taking notes and revising concepts regularly. Students conduct a significant amount of research in the Year 11 and Year 12 course.
What jobs would selecting CAFS be useful for?
Health industry, education, social work, social science, research field.
Is there a major work project?
There is no major work project however there is a research-based assessment task that is worked on throughout a term in the Independent Research Project unit.
If you have further questions, please contact:
PDHPE Coordinator - Mrs Georgia Carnell