SYLLABUS 1 CAFS Flashcards
What is Module Focus 1.
Becoming a parent or carer
Key Concept 1
Types of parents & carers
Key Concept 1. Types of parents & carers
Hint - 3 dot point. Tip - acronym (FASS) for second dot point
Biological parents
Social parents
– adoption
– fostering
– step-parenting
– surrogacy
Carers
– primary
– informal and formal
Key Concept 2.
Roles of parents and carers
Key Concept 2. Roles of parents and carers
Hint - 3 dot point
Satisfying the specific needs
Building a positive relationship
Promoting wellbeing
Key Concept 3.
Preparations for becoming a parent/carer
Key Concept 3. Preparations for becoming a parent/carer
Hint - 4 dot point
Changing health behaviours
Enhancing knowledge and skills
Modifying the physical environment
Organising finances
What is Module Focus 2.
Factors affecting the roles of parents and carers
Key Concept 4.
Characteristics of the dependant
Key Concept 4. Characteristics of the dependant
Hint - 3 dot point. Tip - acronym (ASS).
Age
Skills/capabilities
Special needs, eg illness & disability
Key Concept 5.
Influences on the parent/carer
Key Concept 5. Influences on the parent/carer
Hint - 2 dot point . Tip - acronyms (COMPRESS & MCG)
Personal (COMPRESS)
– culture, customs and tradition
– religion/spirituality
– education
– previous experience
– own upbringing
– multiple commitments, eg work,study, sport, family
– socioeconomic status
– special needs, eg illness, disability
Social (MCG)
– community attitudes
– gender expectations
– media stereotypes
Key Concept 6
Styles of parenting/caring
Key Concept 6. Styles of parenting/caring
Hint - 4 dot point
Authoritarian
Democratic
Permissive / Indulgent
Negligent
Key Concept 7.
Rights and Responsibilities of Parents/Carers
Key Concept 7. Rights and Responsibilities of Parents/Carers
Mint - 2 dot point. Tip - acronym (DDS) for dash points
Legal rights of parents, carers and dependants
Responsibilities of parents and carers
– duty of care
– setting limits
– discipline
Module Focus 3.
Support for parents and carers
Key Concept 8.
Types of Support
Key Concept 8. Types of Support
Hint - 2 dot point & 3 dash points
Informal
– relatives, friends, neighbours
Formal
– government agencies
– community organisations
Key Concept 9.
Types of services provided through formal support
Key Concept 9. Types of services provided through formal support
Hint - 5 dot point
Health care
Education
Financial support
Childcare
Respite care
Counselling
Students learn to :
types of parents and carers
- describe the different types of parents
and carers - explore the impact of legal, social and
technological change on social
parents by considering changes in:
– legislation
– community beliefs and attitudes
– reproductive technology - examine current research data on
primary carers to determine the:
– significance of age and gender
– reasons for carers taking on the
role, eg emotional obligation,
alternative care too costly
Students learn to :
the roles of parents and carers
- outline the roles of parents and
carers and evaluate the significance
of each role in various parenting and
caring situations
Students learn to :
preparations for becoming a parent or
carer
- examine a range of parenting and
caring situations and assess the
impact preparations can have on the
wellbeing of the dependant
Students learn to :
characteristics of the dependant
- describe how the characteristics of
the dependant can affect the roles of
the parent or carer
Students learn to :
influences on parents and carers
- examine each influence to determine
its effect on parenting and caring - propose strategies to assist parents
and carers to manage their multiple
commitments
describe how social influences affect
the roles of parents and carers - critically analyse expectations of
males and females in parenting and
caring roles in a changing society - explore one example of how a parent
or carer may challenge social
influences and assess the impact this
can have on their wellbeing
Students learn to :
styles of parenting or caring
- explore each parenting or caring style
and assess the impact it can have on
the roles of parents and carers
Students learn to :
rights and responsibilities in parenting
and caring
- analyse the impact of legal rights on
the wellbeing of parents, carers and
dependants by considering the
following:
– health and medical decisions
– education and schooling
– financial support - discuss how the responsibilities of
parents and carers contribute to
building a positive relationship with
the dependant
Students learn to :
types of support
- explain how different types of support
can assist parents and carers to:
– prepare for their roles
– fulfil their responsibilities
– maintain their own wellbeing
Students learn to :
types of services provided through formal
support
- assess the impact accessing formal
support services can have on the
wellbeing of:
– young carers
– aged carers
– first-time parents
– working parents
