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Introduction to Family Lives and Family Law
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Introduce legal issues related to family
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Decline of the traditional family
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Changes in society require increased legal interaction
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D.
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Role of the legal system
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E.
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Considering best interests of the child
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II.
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Presentation of relevant topics
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Introduce legal issues related to family
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1. adoption/foster care
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2. parental responsibility for safety
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3. abuse and neglect
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4. pre-natal care
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5. health issues
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6. school related issues
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B. Provide real life scenarios that illustrate each topic:
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1. newspaper articles
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2. magazine articles
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3. case studies
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4. movies
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5. television programs
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6. community videos
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C. Involve students as “active” learners
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1. encourage group discussion
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2. create group panels
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3. debates
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4. mock trials
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D. Provide additional application of topics
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1. community pamphlets
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2. question/answer session of group speakers
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3. group reports
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4. academic enrichment in content. areas
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5. field trips
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6. games/activities that complement topics
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III.
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Relating Legal Issues to the Fostering of Independent Cognitive Growth
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A. Opinion formation
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1. After presentation of topics, students should begin to formulate individual opinions.
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2. Students should be able to express personal views on controversial issues.
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B. Accepting individual differences
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1. Students need to accept differing opinions of legal issues.
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2. Discussion of opposing views will help students to develop a higher level of reasoning.
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3. As a result, students will develop critical thinking skills imperative to independent cognitive growth.
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