* Activity 1 - Essay.

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.

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).

• 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

*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.

40 (Essay or Directory of Resources) + 60 (case study)