Section A: Individual, Family and Society
- Explain and use correctly the concepts and terms associated with the family;
- Describe the major functions of the family;
- Compare different family types and unions in the Caribbean;
- Examine the roles, relationships and responsibilities of adult and sibling members of a Caribbean family;
- Explain the causes and effects of the changes in the roles of family members in the Caribbean society;
- Describe factors which assist in preparation for parenthood;
- Examine the characteristics of effective parenting;
- Formulate strategies for dealing with contemporary social issues that influence caribbean family life;
- Assess the reasons for laws to protect the family in social situation;
- Account for the cultural diversity of the Caribbean region;
- Explain and use correctly the terms and concepts associated with social groups and institutions;
- Outline the characteristics of primary, secondary, formal and informal groups;
- Describe the requirements for cohesion in groups and institutions;
- Explain the different types of interaction within and among social groups;
- Describe the characteristics of institutions;
- Evaluate the functions of institutions in society;
- Describe the electoral processes and systems used to elect a government in the Commonwealth Caribbean;
- Describe how political parties prepare for elections;
- Outline the factors that influence the outcomes of elections;
- Describe the factors that influence voter participation in elections;
- Differentiate among the types of government systems in the Caribbean;
- Describe the structure of the government;
- Evaluate the functions of the government;
- Describe the relationship between citizens and governments as stated in the constitution;
- Identify the essentials of good governance;
- Interpret statistical data in the form of tables, charts and graphs of elections.
Section B: Sustainable Development and Use of Resources
I. Development and Use of Resources
- Explain and use correctly concepts and terms associated with human and physical resources;
- Describe the structure and characteristics of a population;
- Explain the factors influencing population distribution;
- Outline factors influencing population change;
- Outline the sources and uses of population statistics;
- Explain the causes and consequences of migration;
- Explain the need for developing human resources;
- Explain the factors that contribute to the development of human resources;
- Explain the factors that influence employment, unemployment and underemployment;
- Describe the factors and procedures to be considered in choosing a job or being self employed;
- Identify the location and uses of the major natural resources in the Caribbean region;
- Describe proper and improper practices related to sustainable development and use of natural resources and their effects on the environment and population;
- Represent and interpret data related to human and physical resources.
II. Regional Integration
- Explain and use correctly concepts and terms associated with regional integration;
- Describe major challenges facing the Caribbean region;
- Outline the major stages in the integration movement;
- State the function of: OECS Secretariat. CARICOM Secretariat, Conference of Heads of Government;
- Outline the objectives of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), CARICOM, The CARICOM Single Market and Economy;
- Outline the factors that promote regional integration;
- Describe the factors that hinder regional integration;
- Analyse the benefits of regional integration;
- Examine the role of individual citizens, business organisations and government in the integration process;
- Explain the role of regional agencies in the integration process.
Section C: Options
C I. Communication
- Define and correctly use major terms and concepts associated with communication;
- Describe the various forms of communication used in the Caribbean;
- Explain how forms and media of communication are influenced by geographical, socio-cultural and technological factors;
- Describe the factors responsible for breakdown in communication;
- Describe how the regional mass media can help promote regional integration;
- Explain the challenges presented by the global media in relation to cultural penetration and the development of the region;
- analyse the effects of different forms of ownership and control of mass media in the Caribbean communication networks;
- Evaluate the ways in which cultural heritage in the Caribbean is transmitted and transformed;
- Outline the regulatory functions of government and media associations in relation to the media;
- Describe the ways in which artistic and creative work are protected;
- Describe how communications technology can help promote regional integration.
C II. Consumer Affairs
- Define and use correctly the major terms and concepts associated with consumer affairs;
- Differentiate among the categories of consumers;
- Assess the factors which influence consumer demand for goods and services;
- Explain how consumers use modern technology to conduct transactions;
- Evaluate the role of government and other agencies in protecting and educating customers;
- Describe the ways the consumer can protect him/herself;
- Describe the way consumers practise thrift in the Caribbean;
- Explain reasons for and benefits of saving;
- Outline the benefits of credit unions to consumers in the region;
- Develop strategies to deal with the effects of devaluation and inflation on consumers;
- Evaluate effects of globalisation and trade liberalisation on consumers;
- Explain how consumers can contribute to the sustainable development of the region.
C III. Tourism
- Define and use correctly, the major terms and concepts associated with tourism;
- Differentiate between the types of tourism products available in the Commonwealth Caribbean;
- Explain the factors that influence the development of tourism in the host ans supply countries;
- Analyse the contribution of land based and cruise tourism to the economy of the Commonwealth Caribbean;
- Outline employment and career opportunities in the tourism industry;
- Assess the impact of the tourism industry on the physical environment of the Commonwealth Caribbean;
- Assess the impact of tourism on the socio-cultural environment in the Commonwealth Caribbean;
- Evaluate government policies that influence the development of tourism;
- Assess the contribution of local, regional and international agencies to the development of tourism;
- Outline the challenges facing the tourism industry in the region;
- Describe ways in which tourism can be used to promote regional integration;
- Describe how communications technology impacts on the tourism industry in the Caribbean.