Interpersonal Development Level 4 (Years 5 and 6)
Learning focus
As students work towards the achievement of Level 4 standards in Interpersonal Development, they develop skills and behaviours for connecting with a variety of groups, including peer and community groups. Students participate in a range of classroom activities where they explore the similarities and differences in the values and beliefs of a range of individuals and groups. They begin to reflect on what this may mean for themselves when building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of people. They explore and discuss behaviours which demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences in their interactions with others.
Students compare their beliefs and values with others, and consider how these influence feelings and behaviour. Through discussion and activities such as role-play, they reflect on inclusion, belonging and tolerance. They consider how it feels to be excluded from a group. They identify examples of bullying in a range of contexts. They explore the impact of bullying on people’s sense of self-worth and are assisted to identify, discuss and use different strategies to reduce, avoid and resolve bullying.
Students begin to recognise and discuss the influence that peers can have on their behaviour and consider response options.
Students explore a range of contexts, both within and beyond school, in which individuals are required to work effectively as part of a team. They discuss appropriate knowledge, skills and behaviours in these contexts and the importance of developing these.
Working in different teams, students are provided with opportunities to complete tasks of varying length and complexity. In doing so, they learn to identify the characteristics of members in effective teams and to develop descriptions for particular roles such as leader, recorder and participant. Students contribute to the development of and use criteria for evaluating their own and the team’s effectiveness in team work.
National Statements of Learning
This Learning focus statement incorporates aspects of the National Statements of Learning for Civics and Citizenship, Year 5.
Standards
Building social relationships
At Level 4, students demonstrate, through their interactions in social situations, respect for a diverse range of people and groups. Students describe the impact of bullying. They accept and display empathy for the points of view and feelings of their peers and others. They identify and use a variety of strategies to manage and resolve conflict.
Working in teams
At Level 4, students work effectively in different teams and take on a variety of roles to complete tasks of varying length and complexity. They work cooperatively to allocate tasks and develop timelines. Students accept responsibility for their role and tasks. They explain the benefits of working in a team. They provide feedback to others and evaluate their own and the team’s performance.
Downloads
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Interpersonal Development booklet (
PDF - 115KB) - Interpersonal Development standards table (Doc - 35KB)
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Victorian Essential Learning Standards Level 4 ( PDF - 751KB)
