Interpersonal Development Level 5 (Years 7 and 8)
Learning focus
As students work towards the achievement of Level 5 standards in Interpersonal Development, they develop positive relationships through understanding and respecting others. They participate in activities which enable them to identify the differing values and beliefs held by individuals in local, national and global contexts, and reflect on the impact these may have on relationships.
They learn how to manage their emotions and behaviour in their relationships, especially with peers. They consider the needs of others and ways of responding with appropriate sensitivity, learning to adapt their behaviour and language to suit different settings. Exploring appropriate scenarios, students learn that while they need to value friendship and respect confidentiality, in certain circumstances confidentiality may need to be breached. They manage their impulses to encourage harmonious collaborations and relationships.
In a variety of forums, students investigate various forms of bullying and the consequences for the bully and the victim. They also explore other forms of conflict in both local and broader contexts. Through experience and reflection, students come to understand the need for empathy for others. They develop and practise appropriate skills in conflict resolution. Students explore how peers may influence the way they respond to others. They continue to identify strategies to build and maintain positive social relationships; for example, by acknowledging and celebrating the diversity of individuals, recognising peer influence on their own behaviour, showing sensitivity to cultural diversity, recognising and accommodating others’ strengths and weaknesses and acknowledging the existence and possible implications of different values and beliefs.
Students work in teacher- and student-selected teams to complete short- and long-term tasks of varying complexity. When selecting team members, they are encouraged to recognise differing capabilities and are increasingly able to select a team which acknowledges the advantage of including students with a variety of learning and thinking styles.
In their teams, students gain experience in a variety of different roles and reflect on those roles which they prefer. They participate in tasks which require them to build knowledge cooperatively to achieve a shared purpose, and reflect on the contribution they have made and how it could be improved. They also consider how the effectiveness of the team could be improved.
National Statements of Learning
This Learning focus statement incorporates aspects of the National Statements of Learning for Civics and Citizenship, Year 7
Standards
Building social relationships
At Level 5, students demonstrate respect for the individuality of others and empathise with others in local, national and global contexts, acknowledging the diversity of individuals. They recognise and describe peer influence on their behaviour. Students select and use appropriate strategies to effectively manage individual conflict and assist others in resolution processes.
Working in teams
At Level 5, students accept responsibility as a team member and support other members to share information, explore the ideas of others, and work cooperatively to achieve a shared purpose within a realistic timeframe. They reflect on individual and team outcomes and act to improve 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 5 ( PDF - 755KB)
