1. To what extent should ideology be the foundation of identity?
Assignment that addresses the issue:
Witten response - perspectives on ideology
Graphic Organizer:
Mind Map - Collectivist or Individualist?
2. To what extent is resistance to liberalism justified?
Assignment that addresses the issue:
Prezi - Team Resistance
Graphic Organizer:
Philosopher organizer
3. To what extent are the principles of liberalism viable?
Assignment that addresses the issue:
Prezi - Aboriginal Experiences
Graphic Organizer:
Representation vs. Authority organizer
Vocabulary for all issues
Summative Assesment:
Practice Tests:
On two of the practice exams that I completed I got 81% and 89%. I found that I had trouble interpreting some of the sources, which made it difficult to choose the best answer. I need to better understand the differences and connections between the various ideologies as well as study the contributions and viewpoints of the various philosophers we learned about this year. Overall I feel that I understand most of the material that I am expected to know and if I put some time into studying, I will do well on the Diploma exam.
Diploma writing assignments and reflections:
Compared to some of my more recent writing assignments, I did not do very well on this written response. I lost marks because my interpretation of the sources was only proficient and I was satisfactory at explaining the relationships between the sources. I believe that I have improved a lot over the course of the year. I now understand the social studies concepts better and I have listened to all of the constructive criticism and advice I have gotten, which has made me better at interpreting and understanding material that is provided to me.
Position paper - economic freedom and self interest
In my opinion – and according to the teacher’s comments – I did very well on this essay. I have learned from past writing assignments that it is extremely important to develop a position and use relevant supporting evidence. While writing this position paper I constantly thought about tying everything back to the controlling idea, which is something I have struggled with in the past.
General Items:
2 showcase items:
Contemporary Dictatorship - Egypt
The Cold War - The Cuban Missile Crisis
Bibliography:
bibliography
Visual/Presentation:
Visual Definition of Parliamentary Democracy
Prezi - Contemporary Rejection of Liberalism
Prezi - Team Resistance
Prezi - Aboriginal Experiences
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