The opportunity of Adversity
| Grade | Work Samples |
|---|---|
| End of Stage 5 (end of Year 10) | |
| Grade A | Dom Pat |
| Grade B | Rylee Harper |
- New Work Samples
- Kinley
Description of activity
Students will conduct either an interview or research a case study of a person who had overcome adversity such as surviving a traumatic event, or living with a chronic condition, recognising that adversity can create an opportunity for growth.
They will write a report that requires them to include a:
- character profile of the person including characteristics and qualities
- analysis the role and effect of challenging life circumstances, including access to and use of support networks, services and strategies to manage health, social and cultural influence on the way the person approaches their life challenges
- reflection on the effect the person had on them and how they can implement these ideas, advice and management strategies into their lives.
Context
Students have examined factors that contribute to and shape the development of self and how it might vary in different contexts. They explore the characteristics and qualities displayed by resilient people and strategies used to support themselves in different situations.
Areas for Assessment
Outcomes
5.1 analyses how they can support their own and other’s sense of self
5.2 evaluates their capacity to reflect on and respond positively to challenges
5.6 analyses attitudes, behaviours and consequences related to health issues affecting young people
5.7 analyses influences on health decision making and develops strategies to promote health and safe behaviours
5.11 adapts and evaluates communication skills and strategies to justify opinions, ideas and feelings in increasingly complex situations
5.15 students devise, justify and implement plans that reflect a capacity to prioritise, think creatively and use resources effectively.
Criteria for assessing learning
(These criteria would normally be communicated to students with the activity.)
Students will be assessed on their ability to:
- profile an appropriate person to interview or research a case study
- analyse a range of issues in relation to how the chosen person overcame their adversity
- reflect on the chosen person’s adversities and discuss how this may affect on the student’s own life