Grade 11 Life Orientation Term 1 Summary

Flashcards encompassing key vocabulary and definitions related to Grade 11 Life Orientation for Term 1.

Life Skills

Abilities for adaptive and positive behaviour that enable individuals to deal effectively with demands and challenges of life.

Goal

Something you try to achieve; goals are different from wishes because action is required to achieve them.

Short-term Goals

Goals that can be achieved in a short time, typically within a week or month.

Medium-term Goals

Goals that are usually achieved in 1 to 3 years.

Long-term Goals

Aims that are to be achieved in 3 years or more, also referred to as life goals.

SMART Goals

A framework for setting goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely.

Perseverance

The determination to keep trying to do something difficult.

Persistence

The continued effort to do something despite difficulties or opposition.

Coping Strategies

Plans used to manage stress and improve well-being in challenging situations.

Resilience

The ability to adapt well in the face of adversity, trauma, or significant sources of stress.

Evaluation

The process of drawing on knowledge and judgment to determine the significance of something.

Prioritising

The act of arranging or dealing with things in order of importance.

Values

Principles that guide how individuals make decisions and live their lives.

Public Participation

Involvement in community activities such as voting, attending meetings, and joining organizations.

Democracy

A system of government in which the citizens exercise power directly or elect representatives.

Governance

The way a country is controlled or managed by the people in authority.

Power Relations

The dynamics of control between individuals or groups in a relationship.

Gender Stereotyping

Assuming that someone behaves a certain way based on their gender.

NQF

National Qualifications Framework; a system regulating qualifications in South Africa.

SAQA

South African Qualifications Authority; responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of the NQF.

Further Education and Training (FET)

Education that provides vocational or occupational training in specific fields.

Admission Point Score (APS)

A scoring system based on marks obtained in national examinations for admission into higher education.