The following is an example of how you can structure your assignment, using the following headings:
PROBLEM
PRINCIPLES
DESIGN GUIDELINES
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
IMPROVEMENTS
* While each category has 3 marks allocated to it, don't limit yourself to make only 3 arguments/points for each. Ensure that you have fully explained yourself and why you feel the way that you do.*
RECR 1006 - Assignment #1 – High Five Case Study/Scenario (15% of final grade) Choose three (3) of the scenarios below to complete your assignment. RECR 1006 - Assignment #1 – High Five Scenarios (20% of final grade) In order to show your understanding and comprehension of the High Five principles and guidelines, select three (3) scenarios from the handout and complete the following assessment for each scenario. Be sure to clearly explain yourself and reflect on the learnings from the PHCD training. Refer to the principles and guidelines and explain why you believe these scenarios are high quality. While each category has 3 marks allocated to it (for each different scenario you pick), don't limit yourself to making only 3 arguments/points for each. Ensure that you have fully explained yourself and why you feel the way that you do. Marking Scheme Mark Breakdown – 15 marks for each scenario X 3 scenarios + 5 = 50 marks total For each scenario answer the following questions in each category: Describe the PROBLEM in the scenario. Which of the PRINCIPLES of healthy child development are being neglected? (List all appropriate and explain) Which of the DESIGN GUIDELINES are being neglected? (List all appropriate and explain.) Which ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS are influencing this scenario? Time and scheduling Space People/groupings Activities Equipment/materials How would you IMPROVE this scenario? Repeat this for each of your three (3) scenarios. Spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc. Each scenario: 3 marks 3 marks 3 marks 3 marks 3 marks 5 marks – for every mistake, you will lose 1 mark, up to a max of 5 marks The best way to play A Strength-Based Approach to Children’s Mental HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario April 2012 www.HIGHFIVE.org HIGH FIVE® Healthy Minds for Healthy Children Companion Resource to online training The best way to play 1 (888) 222-9838 email:
[email protected] www.HIGHFIVE.org Available Across Canada HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario Health HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario © Parks and Recreation Ontario, 2011 Not to be reproduced. A Strength-Based Approach to Children’s Mental Health 1 © Parks and Recreation Ontario, 2012. HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario 1 Concorde Gate, Suite 302 Toronto, Ontario M3C 3N6 www.HIGHFIVE.org Acknowledgements ......................................................................................................................2 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................5 Key Character Traits .....................................................................................................................7 Good Leadership — A Caring Adult ..........................................................................................13 Welcoming Environment ............................................................................................................15 Engagement Strategies ...............................................................................................................17 Strength-Based Decision-Making Model ...................................................................................24 Communicating with Children and Parents ..............................................................................26 Resources ....................................................................................................................................29 Appendix ....................................................................................................................................30 Table of Contents HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario © Parks and Recreation Ontario, 2011 Not to be reproduced. © Parks and Recreation Ontario, 2011 Not to be reproduced. A Strength-Based Approach to Children’s Mental HealthA Strength-Based Approach to Children’s Mental Health 32 A Strength-Based Approach to Children’s Mental HealthA Strength-Based Approach to Children’s Mental Health A special thanks to Mack MacIntyre for his bravery and insight into a world that many know but few truly understand… LJ Bartle, HIGH FIVE® National Manager, Parks and Recreation Ontario Jeremy Cross, Manager, Coaches Association of Ontario Dr. Wayne Hammond, President and CEO, Resiliency Initiatives Dr. Colin Higgs, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canadian Sport for Life Expert Larry Ketcheson, CEO, Parks and Recreation Ontario Susan Kitchen, Executive Director, Coaches Association of Ontario Molly Kriksic, MJK Consulting Dr. Stan Kutcher, Professor of Psychiatry Sun Life Financial Chair in Adolescent Mental Health, Director, WHO Collaborating Centre, Dalhousie University and IWK Health Centre Katie Radchuck, Research Assistant, Sun Life Financial Chair in Adolescent Mental Health Rob Zimmerman, Senior Consultant, Resiliency Initiatives Copyrights © Parks and Recreation Ontario, 2011. All rights reserved. No part of this guide may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever, mechanical or electronic, without prior permission from the publisher, except in brief quotations or summaries in articles or reviews. Learner materials must be