Course Description
LIFE MANAGEMENT—(1.0 credit) This course is designed to prepare students with skills to live independently. Skills are developed to help students manage their needs in the areas of interpersonal relationships, housing, clothing, nutrition, and food. Management of time, money, and resources are emphasized in each area allowing students to be successful at home and in the workplace. FCCLA may be an integral part of the course.
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Core Standards of the Course
Standard 20.0109-01
Students will examine the essential components of independent living.
Objective 20.0109-0101
Examine the effect of values and goals on choices. National Standard 2.1.1
- Identify and clarify values
- Analyze the sources of values
- Compare situations that create value conflicts
- Explain how values change throughout life
- Explain how values influence goals
- Identify and clarify goals
Objective 20.0109-0102
Explore the variety and influence of relationships. National Standards 13.1.1, 13.1.4
- Describe the types and importance of relationships
- Identify the qualities of friendship
- Plan a strategy to develop and maintain ongoing relationships
- Explain what commitment means in a relationship
Objective 20.0109-0103
Analyze various life roles.
- Identify possible roles in an independent living situation
- Examine expectations of various roles
- Practice assigning priorities to various roles
Objective 20-0109-0104
Assess personal resources. National Standard 2.1.1
- Identify available resources (time, energy, money)
- Discuss the management of resources
- Debate the present use of resources
Standard 20.0109-02
Students will discuss and apply the practical reasoning process.
Objective 20.0109-0201
Identify the steps in the practical reasoning process: National Standard 2.5.1
- Identify or introduce the general problem
- Apply the practical reasoning process
- Develop goals
- Identify circumstances of the problem
- Explore alternatives for reaching goals
- Describe potential or predictable consequences
- Evaluate the consequences
- Make a decision based on reasoning
- Take action on the decision
- Reflect on the action
Objective 20.0109-0202
Discuss the application of the practical reasoning process to life management.
Standard 20.0109-03
Students will practice solving practical problems.
Objective 20.0109-0301
Locate a place to live. National Standard 2.1.5
- Examine the influence of values and goals on decisions about housing
- Discuss housing decisions and the impact they have on creating or altering relationships with others
- Explore the roles of a tenant, landlord and roommate
- Evaluate the resources available for rent or purchase, and maintaining furnishings and appliances
Objective 20.0109-0302
Create a plan for meeting their transportation needs. National Standard 2.1.8
- Analyze the relationship between values and goals and transportation needs
- Distinguish how human relationships are affected by transportation needs
- Examine factors to consider when deciding who will provide and pay for transportation.
- Analyze costs and responsibilities of owning a car
- Assess the resources available for providing personal transportation
Objective 20.0109-0303
Participate in a simulated car purchase. National Standard 2.1.8
- Identify the advantages and disadvantages of owning a care
- List guidelines for judging the performance of a car
- Debate whether it is better to purchase a used care or a new car
- Select a car to purchase.
- Assess the annual costs of gas, oil, insurance, repairs, payments, and maintenance; prorate for a monthly amount
- Explain the importance of a full warranty.
- Identify possible sources of automobile loans
Objective 20.0109-0304
Discuss and apply basic money management. National Standards 2.6.1, 2.6.2
- Examine the influence of goals and values on decisions about financial management
- Recognize the effect of financial decision on relationships with others
- Evaluate the role of a financial manager
- Assess ways of using resources to meet financial needs
- Develop a budget for independent living
Objective 20.0109-0305
Students will plan food for optimum health. National Standard 2.1.3
- Discuss and apply the need of proper nutrition
- Assess the need for eating and serving nutritious foods
- Plan nutritionally balanced meals and snacks within a budget
- Discuss and apply the need for planning food purchases
- Determine the amount an individual and/or family can spend for food.
- Identify wise food buying practices (e.g., using a shopping plan, computing unit prices, comparison shopping, assessing nutritional value for dollar, reading labels, using coupons, etc.)
- Discuss food-shopping tips that can save money and reduce waste
- Identify comparison-shopping techniques
- Compare costs of using prepared or convenience foods to cooking from scratch
- Compare costs of eating out versus preparing food at home
- Discuss food safety and sanitation
Objective 20.0109-0306
Apply information about selecting and caring for clothing. National Standard 2.1.4
- Examine individual values regarding clothing and appearance
- Identify the effect of relationships on clothing choices
- Prioritize clothing needs and resources
- Use effective consumerism skills when purchasing clothing
- Use appropriate methods and products when caring for clothing
Standard 20.0109-04
Students will describe the role of insurance and its applications.
Objective 20.0109-0401
Students will define and use established insurance terms (policy, claim, coverage, deductible, rider, premium, etc.) and list reasons for securing financial protection. National Standard 2.6.3
Objective 20.0109-0402
List the various types of insurance including their components, generally carried by individuals and families, including those required by law (automotive, life, medical, household.) National Standard 2.6.3
Objective 20.0109-0403
Students will determine guidelines for the amounts and types of personal and family insurance needed and then complete an insurance application form. National Standard 2.6.3
Standard 20.0109-05
Students will participate in activities that will help them prepare for a career.
Objective 20.0109-0501
Analyze influence of values and goals on choosing a career. National Standard 1.2.1
Objective 20.0109-0502
Explain how career choices affect one’s life style. National Standard 1.1.4
Objective 20.0109-0503
Identify places to look for a job. National Standard1.2.2
Objective 20.0109-0504
Practice writing a resume and a cover letter. National Standard 1.2.2
Objective 20.0109-0505
Complete a job application. National Standard 1.2.2
Objective 20.0109-0506
Discuss and practice interview skills. National Standard 1.2.2
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