Revised Schedule For Final Papers And Projects

Revised Schedule for final papers and projects Wed. Dec. 5 - Religious Diversity Read: Ch. 7 (Koppelman) – Religion (126-148) >>>Hate Group web site (suggested sources: Hatewatch; ADL; Wikipedia) – H16 Select a web site of a hate group. Print 1 page from the site. Write a paragraph reflecting on the site. >>>Final projects due Final Project (FP) – 20 pt. - There are 3 options for your final project. Option 1: Mini-Lesson – 20 pt. – (Written Lesson Plan–12 pt.; Analysis–6 pt.) • Create a lesson related to diversity using a model which I will give you. o Turn in a written lesson plan based on the model provided. o Turn in any supporting documents. • Prepare a short (2 page) analysis of the lesson, reflecting on the lesson. o Incorporate at least one performance indicator from the EDPS285 standards. o Cite properly according to APA style. • All writing should use Standard American English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Final Project – Option 1: Mini Lesson – 20 pt. Points To receive full points 12 Lesson plan: Follows correct format; contains specific information; uses concrete verbs 2 Lesson plan: Fewer than 3 typos, grammar errors, etc. 3 Paper: Thoroughly and thoughtfully reflects on topic; ideas supported; clearly organized 1 Paper: Proper APA style 1 Paper: Connection to PUC standards 1 Paper: Fewer than 3 typos, grammar errors, etc. Option 2: Critical Analysis Paper – 20 pt. (Paper – 20 pt.) Write a 5-6 page paper focusing on one of the topics we have covered in this class. The paper should be an in-depth analysis of one or two situations or occurrences from your observations that are related to your chosen topic. • Make your points and support them with references to in-class discussions, readings from the class, films, or outside materials that you have used. • You must cite at least 5 references (APA style) – four of them may be materials from class. • Incorporate at least one performance indicator from the EDPS285 standards. • Cite properly according to APA style. • All writing should use Standard American English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. • The paper should be 5-6 double-spaced, typed (12 font) pages.

Option 3: Movie/Book Critique – 20 pt. (Paper – 20 pt.) Select a movie or a book that you think illustrates one or more of the diversity issues that we have covered in this class. Write a 5-6 page paper critiquing it from a diversity perspective. The paper should analyze the movie or book, and explain how it could be used in an educational setting. • Make your points and support them with references to in-class discussions, readings from the class, films, or outside materials that you have used. • You must cite at least 5 references (APA style) – four may be materials from class. • Incorporate at least one performance indicator from the EDPS285 standards. • Cite properly according to APA style. • All writing should use Standard American English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. • The paper should be 5-6 double-spaced, typed (12 font) pages. (Standards/Indicators – 4.4; 7.1; 7.2; 9.1; 9.2; 9.3) Final Project – Option 2: Critical Analysis/Option3: Critique – 20 pt. Points To receive full points 12 Paper: Thoroughly and thoughtfully reflects on topic; ideas supported; clearly organized 2 connection to PUC standards 2 minimum of 5 references 2 proper APA style 2 fewer than 3 typos, grammar errors, etc. December 12, 2007 – 12:30pm - Reflection Paper #2 due You may drop off in X151, X145, or email it to me, preferably using my regular PUC email. [email protected] If I do not respond within 24 hours that means that I did not get it.  Observation Analysis Papers – 15 pt. Paper 2 (P2) – Reflect on and analyze the class from the perspective of “gender and/or sexual orientation.” Format of papers: • On the cover page: your name, your email address, name of the school, name of the teacher, grade (and subject if middle or high school), date(s), and length of the visit(s) this paper covers. • Briefly (1 paragraph) describe some of the activities of the class you are observing. • Express your own thoughts, impressions, and feelings about what is going on in the classroom from a multicultural perspective. Be as specific as possible. Refer to at least 2 readings, as well as class discussions, conversations with the cooperating teacher, and any other sources that will help support your points. • Be sure to cite properly according to APA style. • Incorporate at least one performance indicator from the EDPS285 standards. • All writing should use Standard American English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

• The papers should be 3-4 double-spaced, typed (12 font) pages. (Standards/Indicators – 4.4; 7.1; 7.2; 7.3; 9.1; 9.2; 9.3; 9.4) Observation Paper 2- 15 pt. Points To receive full points 9 Thoroughly and thoughtfully addresses topic; clearly organized; specific examples; ideas supported; proper APA style 2 Clear connections to 2 readings 2 Clear connection to PUC standards 2 Fewer than 3 typos, grammar errors, etc.