Quality Driver Education

The aim of the course is to provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop responsible drivers.

The goals of the course are to produce drivers who:

• drive without creating hazardous situations for themselves or others

• operate a motor vehicle with poise and confidence

• avoid magnifying driver error into a collision

• identify and deal effectively with real and potential hazards, and

• respect the rules of the road.

• to enable students to use language (listening, speaking, reading, writing) for differing audiences and purposes that are relevant to the students and driver education. (COM)

• to strengthen students' understanding within driver education through applying knowledge of numbers and their interrelationships. (NUM)

• to develop an understanding that the automobile both shapes and is shaped by society. (TL)

• to develop perceptual and decision making skills necessary for safe driving. (CCT)

• to explore thoughts underlying feelings and the feelings underlying decisions and beliefs related to driving. (PSVS)

• to enhance employability skills. (PSVS)

• to support students in treating themselves, others and the environment with respect. (PSVS)

• to motivate students to meet their own learning needs within the course and beyond. (IL)

The following symbols have been used to refer to the Common Essential Learnings:

COM        Communication
CCT          Critical and Creative Thinking
IL              Independent Learning
NUM        Numeracy
PSVS        Personal and Social Values and Skills
TL            Technological Literacy