Issues And Trends Assignment Sheet

ECE 102 INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

CURRENT ISSUES AND TRENDS NAME:

ASSIGNMENT SHEET

Students will be assigned to a group of 3-5 by the instructor. Each group will choose a current issue or trend in the field of early childhood to research and present to class. Each group will need to prepare a one-page (can be front and back or pamphlet style) handout on their issue to give to class members at the time of their presentation. Presentations can include media, art, music, role-play, games etc. Use your imagination and talents to come up with an interesting way to present this topic to the class. Students, peers and the instructor will evaluate the project using the Evaluation Sheet. Each group will be expected to work cooperatively and will need to meet online. Students will have the opportunity to give objective feedback on their group experience when completing the group evaluation. For the group evaluation students should divide 100 points between group members to reflect the amount of their involvement in the I & T project. Each student will write out the following: student names in your group, points given and brief OBJECTIVE comments supporting points. This information will be kept confidential. Instructor will assign actual points based on group input for the group evaluation portion of I&T grade.

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mark off as you have completed the following: Select a current issue or trend in the early childhood field Turn in typed, well written proposal (one per group) Turn in annotated list of sources (one per group) Turn in draft of handout by (one per group) Have 25 copies of final handout ready when you present to the class

ECE 102 INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

CURRENT ISSUES AND TRENDS EVALUATION SHEET

NAME: Group topic: Please use Definitely/ Mostly/ Somewhat/ Not Yet for evaluation, instructor will add points Proposal (0-5) ___proposal clearly states why this is a current issue or trend ___proposal states how issue impacts early childhood education ___proposal explains why topic interests students ___typed, edited, meets essential qualities of Writing-to-Share ___turned in on time Sources List (0-10) ___ annotated bibliography (1-2 sentences summarizing the resource) list of sources with all bibliographic information (see end of text for examples) ___3-5 new sources used (outside of class materials) ___sources must include at least 1 book, 1 research article, and one other source (i.e.: internet, lay article, interview, etc.) but may include more ___sources demonstrate research of topic ___typed, edited, meets essential qualities of Writing-to-Share ___turned in on time Handout draft (0) ___well written draft written in own words, no jargon used ___meets Writing to Share criteria Final Handout (0-25) ___final draft meets essential qualities of Writing-to-Publish ___thoroughly explains issue and discusses impact on field ___useful information ___sources cited ___turned in on time Presentation (0-40) ___Organized presentation: clear introduction, content and closure ___Evidence of thorough research and knowledge of topic (sources cited) ___A cooperative, respectful spirit aTuesg and between group members. ___Original, fresh approach in treatment of material (not a lecture). ___Within time limits, not too short or long (20-25 minutes) ___Final annotated bibliography provided to instructor Group Evaluation (0-20) ___Honest and thoughtful evaluation of group process and group members (including self) ___Written in Writing to Share

Comments:

Current Issues and Trends Group Presentation Peer Evaluation Evaluator’s Name:________________________ Please use Definitely/ Mostly/ Somewhat/ Not Yet for evaluation

Presentation Title:___________________________________ ___Organized presentation: clear introduction, content and closure ___Evidence of thorough research and knowledge of topic (sources cited) ___A cooperative, respectful spirit aTuesg and between group members. ___Original, fresh approach in treatment of material. ___Within time limits, not too short or long (20-25 minutes)

Presentation Title:___________________________________ ___Organized presentation: clear introduction, content and closure ___Evidence of thorough research and knowledge of topic (sources cited) ___A cooperative, respectful spirit aTuesg and between group members. ___Original, fresh approach in treatment of material. ___Within time limits, not too short or long (20-25 minutes)

Presentation Title:___________________________________ ___Organized presentation: clear introduction, content and closure ___Evidence of thorough research and knowledge of topic (sources cited) ___A cooperative, respectful spirit aTuesg and between group members. ___Original, fresh approach in treatment of material. ___Within time limits, not too short or long (20-25 minutes)

Presentation Title:___________________________________ ___Organized presentation: clear introduction, content and closure ___Evidence of thorough research and knowledge of topic (sources cited) ___A cooperative, respectful spirit aTuesg and between group members. ___Original, fresh approach in treatment of material. ___Within time limits, not too short or long (20-25 minutes)