Revised National Curriculum Statement Grades R-9 (Schools) - Grade Seven
Learning Area: Life Orientation
Learning Outcome 1: Health Promotion
The learner will be able to make informed decisions regarding personal, community and environmental health.
Assessment standards
We know this when the learner:
- Proposes ways to improve the nutritional value of own personal diet.
- Evaluates actions to address an environmental health problem.
- Describes strategies for living with diseases, including HIV/AIDS.
- Discusses the personal feelings, community norms, values and social pressures associated with sexuality.
Learning Outcome 2: Social Development
The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to constitutional rights and responsibilities, and to show an understanding of diverse cultures and religions.
Assessment standards
We know this when the learner:
- Discusses the application of human rights as stated in the South African Constitution.
- Explains how to counter gender stereotyping and sexism.
- Discusses the significance of volunteer organisations.
- Explains how recognition of diverse cultures can enrich South African society.
- Explains the role of oral traditions and scriptures in a range of the world’s religions.
Learning Outcome 3: Personal Development
The learner will be able to use acquired life skills to achieve and extend personal potential to respond effectively to challenges in his or her world.
Assessment standards
We know this when the learner:
- Reports on the implementation of strategies to enhance own and others’ self-image through positive actions.
- Evaluates media and other influences on personal lifestyle choices and proposes appropriate responses.
- Explains and evaluates own coping with emotions and own response to change.
- Shows evidence of respect for others and the ability to disagree in constructive ways.
- Demonstrates and reflects on decision-making skills.
- Critically evaluates own study skill strategies.
Learning Outcome 4: Physical Development and Movement
The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of, and participate in, activities that promote movement and physical development.
Assessment standards
We know this when the learner:
- Participates in an outdoor adventure programme through orienteering in different environments.
- Performs a sequence of physical activities including rotation, elevation and balance movements.
- Participates in and reports on a fitness programme.
- Designs and plays a game that includes the concept of invasion.
- Investigates fair play in a variety of athletic and sport activities.
Learning Outcome 5: Orientation to the World of Work
The learner will be able to make informed decisions about further study and career choices.
Assessment standards
We know this when the learner:
- Discusses interests and abilities related to career and study opportunities.
- Explains the value and importance of work in fulfilling personal potential.
- Identifies services and sources for career and study information.
- Reports on an initiated or simulated career-related activity.
- Demonstrates time management skills and accountability in carrying out responsibilities.