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Community Connections
Stage 2
Subject outline
Version 3.0
For teaching in 2024. Accredited in June 2021.
For teaching in 2024. Accredited in June 2021.
Stage 2 | Subject outline | Capabilities | Ethical understanding
Ethical understanding
In this subject, students extend and apply their ethical understanding capability by, for example:
- identifying and discussing ethical concepts and issues
- considering ethical and safe research processes, including respecting the rights and work of others, acknowledging sources, and observing protocols when approaching people and organisations
- appreciating the ethical and legal dimensions of research and information
- reflecting on personal ethics and honesty in experience and decision‑making
- exploring ideas, rights, obligations, and ethical principles
- considering workplace safety principles, practices, and procedures
- developing ethical sustainable practices in the workplace and the community
- inquiring into ethical issues, selecting and justifying an ethical position, and understanding the experiences, motivations, and viewpoints of others
- debating ethical dilemmas and applying ethical principles in a range of situations
- taking responsibility to protect, maintain, and improve quality of life and environment for all members of society.