NTRODUCTIONI

INTRODUCTION

Life Orientation is the study of the self in relation to others and to society. It addresses skills, knowledge and values about the self, the environment, responsible citizenship, a healthy and productive life, social engagement, recreation and physical activity, careers and career choices. These include opportunities to engage in the development and practice of a variety of life skills to solve problems, make informed decisions and choices, and take appropriate actions to live meaningfully and successfully in a rapidly changing society. It not only focuses on knowledge, but also emphasises the importance of the application of skills and values in real-life situations, participation in physical activity, community organisations and initiatives.

Life Orientation in the FET Phase aims to:

1. guide and prepare learners to respond appropriately to life’s responsibilities and opportunities;

2. equip learners to interact optimally on a personal, psychological, cognitive, motor, physical, moral, spiritual, cultural and socio-economic level;

3. guide learners to make informed and responsible decisions about their own health and well-being as well as the health and well-being of others;

4. expose learners to their constitutional rights and responsibilities, to the rights of others and to issues of diversity;

5. equip learners with knowledge, skills and values to make informed decisions about subject choices, careers, additional and higher education opportunities, and the world of work;

6. expose learners to various study methods and skills pertaining to assessment processes; and

7. expose learners to the value of regular participation in physical activity.

Life Orientation in Grade 10 – 12 focuses on the following six topics: • Development of the self in society • Social and environmental responsibility • Democracy and human rights • Careers and career choices • Study skills • Physical Education

The subject content and associated assessment elements are based on the themes as outlined in the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS).

ADDITIONAL READING

Van Heerden-Pieterse. 2015. Life Skills: My journey, my destiny, 2nd ed. Pretoria: Van Schaik.

RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS

The following resources are required to successfully complete this subject: • Impak study guide • Impak portfolio book • Mid-year examination • Preliminary Examination (this is the Final Examination for Life Orientation, as the NSC Examination does not include a Life Orientation paper) • Clothing, footgear and equipment to do the physical exercises

TIME ALLOCATION

The suggested time allocation for Life Orientation Grade 12 is as follows:

Number of units per year 11 units/year

Total number of weeks available to study this content in Grade 12 22* Duration of each unit 2 weeks Number of units (revision for final assessment excluded) 11

Suggested time allocation per unit 3 hours/unit

Number of lessons per unit 4 Duration per lesson 45 minutes

Total suggested time allocation per year 33 hours/year

*The number of weeks is decreased to provide for time for the Preliminary Examination, when the final assessment in Life Orientation for the year will take place. This implies that the same amount of work has to be mastered in a shorter amount of time.