Beaconsfield High School
Sec 2 Ethics
Course Outline / Evaluation Criteria
Teacher: Mrs. K. Zaitouni
Teacher email: [email protected]
Teacher website: mrszaitouni.weebly.com
Introduction
Like many democratic societies, Québec society is characterized by many mixed cultures that co-exist. The diversity of values and beliefs held by individuals and groups contributes to shaping Québec culture. Although diversity can significantly enrich a society, diversity can also be a source of tension. Living together in today’s society requires that we collectively learn to build on this diversity.
The Ethics and Religious Culture program aims to develop the students’ awareness and understanding of diversity. The recognition of others and the pursuit of the common good are two main objectives of the program. Students are encouraged to engage in critical reflection on ethical questions and to understand the phenomenon of religion by practicing, in a spirit of openness, dialogue that is oriented toward contributing to community life.
Ethics
In this program, ethics essentially consists of critically reflecting on the values and norms that are held by a given society and on the ways in which the society uses their values to guide and regulate their conduct.
Ethical reflection enables the development of a person’s moral sense. When presented with a situation involving ethical issues, students learn to analyze the situation, examine the various points of view, and make informed decisions based on their evolving set of values. At the same time, students develop the ability to express their opinions and to engage in positive dialogue with others. The study of ethics, therefore, helps students develop their own identity.
Possible topics for reflection/ discussion include:
Religious Culture
Religious diversity is an important factor in Québec’s culture, and in the world at large. By examining the beliefs, rituals, rules of conduct and other aspects of various religions, students become aware of similarities and differences that exist among the different religions. An understanding and acceptance of others is fostered through reflection and discussion.
The Ethics and Religious Culture program takes a special look at Québec’s religious heritage. The historical and cultural importance of Catholicism and Protestantism are examined as well as the influence of Judaism and Native spirituality on Québec’s heritage. Other religions, such as Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism, that form part of Québec’s mixed culture, may be also discussed.
Evaluation
Assessment in the Ethics and Religious Culture program is ongoing throughout the year and it is based on the following two objectives:
1. Reflects on ethical questions and engages in dialogue 50%
Evaluations methods: discussions, presentations, projects, quizzes, assignments
There are 3 weighted terms: Term 1- 20% Term 2- 20% Term 3- 60%
Supplies to bring to every class: laptop fully charged with ear phones
1 " binder/duotang with loose leaf
school agenda
pencil case with pencils, eraser, sharpener, blue/black pen, highlighter, pencil crayons, scissors, glue stick, ruler
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Sec 2 Ethics
Course Outline / Evaluation Criteria
Teacher: Mrs. K. Zaitouni
Teacher email: [email protected]
Teacher website: mrszaitouni.weebly.com
Introduction
Like many democratic societies, Québec society is characterized by many mixed cultures that co-exist. The diversity of values and beliefs held by individuals and groups contributes to shaping Québec culture. Although diversity can significantly enrich a society, diversity can also be a source of tension. Living together in today’s society requires that we collectively learn to build on this diversity.
The Ethics and Religious Culture program aims to develop the students’ awareness and understanding of diversity. The recognition of others and the pursuit of the common good are two main objectives of the program. Students are encouraged to engage in critical reflection on ethical questions and to understand the phenomenon of religion by practicing, in a spirit of openness, dialogue that is oriented toward contributing to community life.
Ethics
In this program, ethics essentially consists of critically reflecting on the values and norms that are held by a given society and on the ways in which the society uses their values to guide and regulate their conduct.
Ethical reflection enables the development of a person’s moral sense. When presented with a situation involving ethical issues, students learn to analyze the situation, examine the various points of view, and make informed decisions based on their evolving set of values. At the same time, students develop the ability to express their opinions and to engage in positive dialogue with others. The study of ethics, therefore, helps students develop their own identity.
Possible topics for reflection/ discussion include:
- Relationships
- Freedom
- Responsibility
- Social order
- Autonomy
Religious Culture
Religious diversity is an important factor in Québec’s culture, and in the world at large. By examining the beliefs, rituals, rules of conduct and other aspects of various religions, students become aware of similarities and differences that exist among the different religions. An understanding and acceptance of others is fostered through reflection and discussion.
The Ethics and Religious Culture program takes a special look at Québec’s religious heritage. The historical and cultural importance of Catholicism and Protestantism are examined as well as the influence of Judaism and Native spirituality on Québec’s heritage. Other religions, such as Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism, that form part of Québec’s mixed culture, may be also discussed.
Evaluation
Assessment in the Ethics and Religious Culture program is ongoing throughout the year and it is based on the following two objectives:
1. Reflects on ethical questions and engages in dialogue 50%
- Reflects on values and social prescriptions
- Appreciates different views of the world and humanity
- Has a well-thought-out perspective on moral and ethical issues
- Describes and analyses a situation from an ethical point of view
- Evaluates options and consequences in order to recognize which choices support positive community life
- Clearly expresses their point of view using relevant and coherent reasoning.
- Selects and uses appropriate resources to develop a well founded point of view.
- Is attentive and empathetic to others’ views.
- 2. Demonstrates an understanding of the phenomenon of religion and engages in dialogue 50%
- Be open to religious diversity
- Have a well-thought-out perspective with respect to Religions and new Religious movements
- Describes and develops an understanding of different forms of religious expression
- Makes connections between different forms of religion and elements of social and cultural environments, both here and in other parts of the world.
- Describes and analyses a wide range of different ways of thinking, being and acting.
- Clearly expresses their point of view using relevant and coherent reasoning.
- Selects and uses appropriate resources to develop a well founded point of view.
- Is attentive and empathetic to others’ views.
Evaluations methods: discussions, presentations, projects, quizzes, assignments
There are 3 weighted terms: Term 1- 20% Term 2- 20% Term 3- 60%
Supplies to bring to every class: laptop fully charged with ear phones
1 " binder/duotang with loose leaf
school agenda
pencil case with pencils, eraser, sharpener, blue/black pen, highlighter, pencil crayons, scissors, glue stick, ruler
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