Benchmark

Observe and view actively.

Learning Outcomes

Learners will view for practical purposes and social skills development.

Learners will observe for practical purposes and social skills development.

Tasks you can perform to show observing & viewing skills at Level 1

• View a documentary on a familiar topic.
• Visit an art exhibit of a local artist.
• Attend a pow-wow and view the dancing for enjoyment.
• Observe a softball coach to get tips on how to help coach your child's Little League team.
• Observe someone tan a hide and help as appropriate.
• View a children's performance at school.
• View a school assembly (e.g., awards).
• Observe the way mainstream culture values eye contact and a firm handshake, in contrast to the way some First Nations value limited eye contact and a softer handshake. Practise both ways.

Benchmark

Observe and view critically

Learning Outcome

Learners will demonstrate critical observing and viewing behaviours to gain knowledge and for personal enjoyment.

Tasks you can perform to show observing & viewing skills at Level 2

• View your child's favourite television program.
• View a safety demonstration at work.
• Attend a pow-wow and carefully observe one dance. Learn the meaning conveyed in the dancer's movement.
• Observe a science experiment.
• Observe how a traditional healer prepares a medicinal tea.
• Tour a reserve or rural area with a community Elder. Observe the differences that the Elder describes as having occurred in his or her lifetime. Picture in your mind the changes that you think may occur in your lifetime.

Learning Outcomes

Observing and viewing activities are integrated with the learning outcomes for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Level 3.