Afghanistan and the position of girls in education in the Post-Taliban era

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12/02/2021

Unit *tle & code EDC043-2: Compara2ve Educa2on

Assignment number and *tle 2.Presenta2on

Assignment type 2 PJ-Proj (Project)

Weigh*ng of assignment 60%

Size or length of assessment 15 minutes and 2,000 words

Unit learning outcomes On comple2on of this unit you should be able to:

1. Demonstrate the following knowledge and understanding

 of the central role that educa2on plays in all socie2es and discuss the rela2onship of

educa2on, society and culture

2. Demonstrate the following skills and abili2es

 Be able to describe di0erences between educa2on systems and approaches and analyse the

socio-poli2cal and philosophical in1uences that shape di0erent systems and approaches

What am I required to do in this assignment?

You will produce a group presenta2on and an individual commentary on your part of the presenta2on.

Each member of your group must prepare and present one aspect of the presenta2on. However, you must work with your group to

prepare an interes2ng cohesive account with one set of slides.

Your presenta*on must be based around an object or artefact relevant to your topic.

The 2tle page of the Presenta2on must have all the student ID numbers of all members of the group and each sec2on prepared by

the individual student must have only their ID number in each corner. You must discuss together the style and composi2on of your

presenta2on.

The slides must be fully referenced with an addi2onal list of references provided at the end of the presenta2on. You must prac2ce

your presenta2on as a group. It may not exceed the 15 minutes allocated.

What do I need to do to pass? (Threshold Expecta*ons from UIF)

 Demonstrate the ability to construct an approach to educa2on for the future in a given context, showing knowledge of social, cultural and

poli2cal needs.

 Demonstrate how educa2on systems and approaches are in1uenced by sociopoli2cal discourses in their jurisdic2ons.

 Discuss the central issues in curriculum and pedagogy in schools around the world.

How do I produce high quality work that merits a good grade?

• Reading and research is vital to a good presenta2on and re1ec2on and your knowledge and understanding will be evident in the

slides, accompanying speech, in answering ques2ons and in your commentary, demonstrated by making clear that you understand

the debates and through references.

• The best presenta2ons are engaging, providing a good combina2on of visual and speech and going beyond reading the slides or

from notes.

• A good commentary will explain the context, the speci:c area for which you are responsible and debates in that area.

How does this assignment relate to what we are doing in scheduled sessions?

From Week six speci:c countries will be examined week-by-week from which you may choose one. In Week 6 detailed guidance will be

provided on the Presenta2on and Commentary. You will also be provided with tutorial support throughout the course of the unit

How will my assignment be marked?

Your assignment will be marked according to the threshold expecta2ons and the criteria on the following page.

You can use them to evaluate your own work and consider your grade before you submit.

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3rd Class – 40-49% Lower 2nd – 50-59% Upper 2nd – 60-69% 1st Class – 70%+

1. Design and Layout

Comprehensible but

visuals do not support

or enhance the

delivery or text.

Some good thought in

the use of design and

layout, but lacks clear

crea2vity and logical

organisa2on.

There are some crea2ve

and imagina2ve aspects

The sequence is logical

and slides are well laid

out.

Excellent, a stylish

presenta2on. Allows the

audience to easily

understand the main

points.

2. Delivery

Sa2sfactory delivery.

Content, grammar,

syntax or vocabulary is

comprehensible but

with signi:cant errors.

Good delivery, with

few hesita2ons. Minor

errors in grammar,

syntax or vocabulary.

Very good delivery and

the text is relevant and

concise.

Excellent delivery and

use of wriAen word.

Complements the visuals

and explains the issues

clearly.

3. Knowledge and

Understanding

Shows some limited

knowledge of area.

Unable to respond to

all ques2ons fully.

Generally able to

answer ques2ons

adequately. Short

answers.

Shows good

understanding with few

mistakes. Can expand

on answers but is more

hesitant.

Demonstrates a high

level of understanding

and where appropriate

expands on the answer.

Con:dent.

4. Use of Resources

• InsuDcient number

of iden2:ed resources

• Narrowly focused

• Not all relevant

Derived from a good

range of appropriate

sources.

Based on the

iden2:ca2on of key and

appropriate academic

sources used well within

the essay.

Clear evidence of

widespread reading and

use of an excellent

academic literature

base.

5. Understanding of

Issues

A sa2sfactory

understanding of the

issues and

explana2on.

A good understanding

of the issues, which

are clearly set out.

Very good

understanding of the

issues and some

contextualiza2on.

Excellent seGng out of

the issues and

contextualiza2on

6. Structure and

Organisa*on

Sa2sfactory structure

and presenta2on of

argument. Not all

ideas follow logically.

Sa2sfactory structure

and presenta2on of

argument. Not all

ideas follow logically.

Conclusion does not

fully summarise or

conclude.

Very good organisa2on

and presenta2on of

argument. Most ideas

follow logically and the

conclusion is valid.

Coherent structure and

presenta2on of

argument. Ideas follow

logically and lead to an

engaging conclusion.

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