Unit 1 Learning Portfolio

Unit 1 Learning Portfolio

Unit 1 Learning Portfolio:

All in the Family

ACTIVITY 1: Laying the Foundations for Chapter 1, Family Matters Terminology (Knowledge/Understanding)

Understanding the study of individuals and families within society involves an understanding of many definitions and concepts in the study of various social science disciplines. These concepts form the basic framework of this course. The study of individuals and families within society also requires the knowledge of the following terms, concepts, and people, and an understanding of their significance in the development of the study of individuals and families.

ConceptsEvents/People

arranged marriageagricultural families

consanguinitybaby boom

consumer familyhunter-gatherers

functional requisitespre-industrial families

householdurban industrial families

industrial nuclear family/Urueu-Wau-Wau people

nuclear familyVanier Institute of the Family

monogamy

patriarchy

polygamy

technological family

Expectation

  • Explain changing family forms and functions in various societies throughout history, and describe contemporary family forms

Criteria / Level Four
(80–100%) / Level Three
(70–79%) / Level Two
(60–69%) / Level One
(50–59%)
Identification of terms, concepts, events, or people related to the history of families / • All definitions clearly identify terms, concepts, or people / • Most definitions clearly identify terms, concepts, or people / • Most definitions identify terms, concepts, or people with some clarity / • Definitions identify terms, concepts, or people with limited clarity
Understanding of significance of key concepts relating to the transition of the family / • Definitions reflect a thorough understanding of the key concepts and their significance relating to the transition of the family / • Definitions reflect a consider-able under-standing of the key concepts and their significance relating to the transition of the family / • Definitions reflect some understanding of the key concepts and their significance relating to the transition of the family / • Definitions reflect a limited understanding of the key concepts and their significance relating to the transition of the family

Activity 2: Laying the Foundation for Chapter 2, Approaches to Studying Individuals and Families (Knowledge/Understanding)

Research associated with individuals and families involves a specific social science research process. Since you will be writing your own social science research report, it is necessary to understand the importance and validity of research that already exists, and the viewpoints that this research may have. Knowledge of this process is needed to build your own skills and ultimately conduct your own research properly and professionally.

ConceptsEvents/People

anthropologyBetty Friedan

ethnocentrismCharles Cooley

institutionErik Erikson

normative eventsJean Piaget

psychologyKarl Marx

research questionReginald Bibby

role

sociology

status

surveys

comparison

primary/secondary sources

quantitative/qualitative research

research essays/research reports

ExpectationS

  • Demonstrate an understanding of research methodologies, appropriate research ethics, and specific theoretical perspectives for conducting primary research
  • Evaluate information to determine its validity and to detect bias, stereotyping, ethnocentricity, datedness, and unethical practices, and distinguish among perceptions, beliefs, opinions, and evidence from research
  • Distinguish between an essay arguing and defending personal opinion and a research paper reporting on an original investigation

Criteria / Level Four
(80–100%) / Level Three
(70–79%) / Level Two
(60–69%) / Level One
(50–59%)
Identification of terms, concepts, events, or people to the study of social sciences / • All definitions clearly identify terms, concepts, or people / • Most definitions clearly identify terms, concepts, or people / • Most definitions identify terms, concepts, or people with
some clarity / • Definitions identify terms, concepts, or people with limited clarity
Understanding of significance of key concepts and comparisons relating to the social science research process / • Definitions reflect a thorough understanding of the key concepts and their significance relating to the social science research process / • Definitions reflect a considerable understanding of the key concepts and their significance relating to the social science research process / • Definitions reflect some understanding of the key concepts and their significance relating to the social science research process / • Definitions reflect a limited understanding of the key concepts and their significance relating to the social science research process

Activity 3: The Functions of the Family (Thinking/Inquiry)

The Vanier Institute of the Family outlines six main functions that a family performs. Develop an organizer (chart, web diagram, mind map, etc.) to describe how the family has changed to fulfill these functions. As well, illustrate how other institutions or organizations assist in performing some of the functions of the family.

Expectations

  • Explain the changing family forms and functions in various societies throughout history, and describe contemporary family forms
  • Analyze factors influencing the transition of the family from an economic unit to a psychological unit

Criteria / Level Four
(80–100%) / Level Three
(70–79%) / Level Two
(60–69%) / Level One
(50–59%)
Produce a creative organizer to show the six functions of the family / • Organizer creatively demonstrates the six functions of the family with a high degree of effectiveness / • Organizer creatively demonstrates the six functions of the family with considerable effectiveness / • Organizer demonstrates the six functions of the family with moderate effectiveness / • Organizer demonstrates the six functions of the family with limited effectiveness
Research and inquiry—analysis and evaluation of the functions of the family performed by other institutions / • Organizer presents, with a high degree of effectiveness, an analysis and evaluation of how other institutions fulfill some of the functions / • Organizer presents, with considerable effectiveness, an analysis and evaluation of how other institutions fulfill some of the functions / • Organizer presents, with some effectiveness, an analysis and evaluation of how other institutions fulfill some of the functions / • Organizer presents, with limited effectiveness, an analysis and evaluation of how other institutions fulfill some of the functions

Activity 4: Family Time Line (Communication)

The transition to the diversity of modern families has evolved throughout history. Develop a time line to illustrate the transition of the main groupings from hunter-gatherer families to contemporary Canadian families. In addition, choose one historical period, and write a letter from either a father or mother’s perspective explaining to his or her children the roles of the family members.

Expectations

  • Explain the changing family forms and functions in various societies throughout history, and describe contemporary family forms
  • Analyze factors influencing the transition of the family from an economic unit to a psychological unit

Criteria / Level Four
(80–100%) / Level Three
(70–79%) / Level Two
(60–69%) / Level One
(50–59%)
Use of language, symbols, and visuals in the time line / • Uses language, symbols, and visuals in the time line with a high degree of effectiveness / • Uses language, symbols, and visuals in the time line with considerable effectiveness / • Uses language, symbols, and visuals in the time line with some effectiveness / • Uses language, symbols, and visuals in the time line with limited effectiveness
Communication of information and ideas in the letter / • Communicates information and ideas in the parental letter with a high degree of effectiveness / • Communicates information and ideas in the parental letter with considerable effectiveness / • Communicates information and ideas in the parental letter with some effectiveness / • Communicates information and ideas in the parental letter with limited effectiveness
Conveying the point of view of the parent during the chosen time period / • Conveys the point of view of a parent from the time period with a high degree of effectiveness / • Conveys the point of view of a parent from the time period with considerable effectiveness / • Conveys the point of view of a parent from the time period with some effectiveness / • Conveys the point of view of a parent from the time period with limited effectiveness

Activity 5: My Family Through the Systems Theory (Application)

The systems theory examines the family through its many interacting parts. Genograms help depict the people and relationships in a group. The case study on page 36 depicts the Johnson Family System that will be described throughout the textbook. Using this case study as an example, draw your own depiction of your family in the form of a genogram, family portrait, or sculpture.

  • Make a legend to show the relationships that best suit you.
  • Consider the relationships other than family that influence you (e.g., friends, coworkers, etc.).
  • Be creative in showing the people and relationships (cut-outs, cartoons, web sites, posters, etc.).
  • Include a brief paragraph explaining the relationship in your depiction to the terminology of systems theory.

BLACKLINE MASTER 1-3 (continued)

Expectations

  • Explain the changing family forms and functions in various societies throughout history, and describe contemporary family forms
  • Demonstrate an understanding of research methodologies, appropriate research ethics, and specific theoretical perspectives for conducting primary research

Criteria / Level Four
(80–100%) / Level Three
(70–79%) / Level Two
(60–69%) / Level One
(50–59%)
Application of genogram to own family situation / • Applies genogram to own family with a high degree of effectiveness / • Applies genogram to own family with considerable effectiveness / • Applies genogram to own family with some effectiveness / • Applies genogram to own family with limited effectiveness
Use of legend to personalize and show relationships / • Legend shows family relationships with a high degree of effectiveness / • Legend shows family relationships with considerable effectiveness / • Legend shows family relationships with some effectiveness / • Legend shows family relationships with limited effectiveness

Activity 6: An Overview of Theoretical Perspectives (Thinking/Inquiry)

Theoretical perspectives are essential tools when conducting research. It is very important for you to be able to analyze research articles and findings using any theoretical perspective. Develop an organizational chart that shows the connections among the theoretical perspectives. Main categories should include:

  • theoretical perspective
  • discipline(s)
  • macro and/or micro study
  • main concepts, terms

Expectation

  • Demonstrate an understanding of research methodologies, appropriate research ethics, and specific theoretical perspectives for conducting primary research

Criteria / Level Four
(80–100%) / Level Three
(70–79%) / Level Two
(60–69%) / Level One
(50–59%)
Accuracy of theoretical perspectives information within the categories / • Categories are completed with a high degree of effectiveness / • Categories are completed with considerable effectiveness / • Categories are completed with some effectiveness / • Categories are completed with limited effectiveness
Organizational chart demonstrates critical and creative thinking / • Uses critical and creative thinking skills with a high degree of effectiveness / • Uses critical and creative thinking skills with considerable effectiveness / • Uses critical and creative thinking skills with some effectiveness / • Uses critical and creative thinking skills with limited effectiveness
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