Essay based on the main ideas of the articles and personal reflections. Approximate length: 5-6 pages. It is not meant to be a summary of the different texts, but an essay in which the students elaborate on the main ideas, using the authors theses as the basis (who must always be quoted, and referenced at the end), including their own reflections on what they have read.
The folllowing structure is suggested:
Introduction
Main Body
Personal thesis statement
Conclusions
Bibliographical references
The Student can choose to do a Directory of Resources for Social Justice in Education instead of the Essay. Guidelines in vritual course and activities.
Qualification and evaluation criteria
Qualification and evaluation criteria
Evaluation Criteria
The following general criteria will be taken into account in the evaluation of the different activities:
Adequate structure and length (for written exercises)
Conceptual rigour and precise use of the specific terminology
Real or simulated application of the contents
Degree of personal elaboration and originality
Use of proper arguments to defend theses
Analysis of implications and critical reflection
Diversity, quality and currency of resources used
Quotes of authors throughout the texts and proper references of all the sources used (basic, complementary and others), using the APA style
Proper formal presentation, in accordance with the requirements of a university term paper.
Degree of acquisition of course competences
Participation in the discussion rooms
Please do not forget to identify yourself on the activities handed in! It is also strongly recommended to identify the file to be uploaded with the students’ last name and activity number, and then to include personal identification on the first page of the text (and in the heading).
Ponderación de la PEC en la nota final
Ponderación de la PEC en la nota final
40%
Approximate submission date
Approximate submission date
20/01/2018
Comments
Comments
Quotes of authors throughout the texts and proper references of all the sources used (basic, complementary and others), using the APA style
Proper formal presentation, in accordance with the requirements of a university term paper.
Degree of acquisition of course competences
Participation in the discussion rooms
OTHER GRADEABLE ACTIVITIESS
Is there another activity / s that can be evaluated?
Is there another activity / s that can be evaluated?
Description
Description
*Activity 2 – Case Studies.
Analysis of a critical incident that will be uploaded in the platform in December. These incidents will be discussed in Group, in a specific debate room, or using the chat or the webconference tool. A report with the basic issues that arise from discussions will be elaborated by the Group, with proposals for future action. The final group report will be delivered individually through “Entrega de Tareas”, and each student must add some personal conclusions.
Qualification and evaluation criteria
Qualification and evaluation criteria
Ponderación en la nota final
Ponderación en la nota final
60
Approximate submission date
Approximate submission date
28/02/2018
Comments
Comments
How to obtain the final grade?
40 (Essay or Directory of Resources) + 60 (case study)