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In this course, learners
will learn how to budget. The central aim of the course is to support Deaf learners’,
and in particular newcomers’, independence, and comfort with financial literacy,
including how to budget for daily, weekly, monthly, and annual costs, navigate
online payment services, and introduce Canadian financial services and supports
(including banks).
Curriculum Resource: Introduction
This resource will introduce learners to the world of budgeting.
Relevant vocabulary, tips, and skills will be presented, and the goals of the
course outlined.
Curriculum Resource: What is a Budget?
This resource will explore what a budget is and why it’s important to
use. Learners will look at example personas and budgets. Relevant vocabulary, tips,
and skills will be presented, and templates shared.
Curriculum Resource: What Should You Budget For?
This resource will look at what needs to be budgeted for – including
basic needs such as rent, bills, groceries, etc. Using personas and scenarios,
lists of needs and services will be outlined, and templates shared.
Curriculum Resource: Creating a Budget
This resource will have students create a budget using a template.
Learners will include costs such as rent, groceries, transportation, emergency
funds, and savings.
Curriculum Resource: Summary
This resource will summarize all the learning points of the course and
offer additional resources and website links.
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Competency A -Find and Use Information
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A3. Extract information from films,
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Competency D - Use Digital Technology
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Competency A -Find and Use Information
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A2. Interpret documents
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Goal Paths: Employment, Independence
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