LP week 1

• Maatschappijleer
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 3

LP week 1

Goals

•        I will identify a relevant local issue: what problems affect my local community?
  
•        I will collect relevant information about this issue: what research methods can I use and what questions should I ask?
  
•        I will evaluate data: what biases can I identify and how reliable are my sources?
  
•        I will analyze information: what causes the problem and which consequences need to be considered when finding a suitable solution for this problem?
  
•        I will organize my research in a graphic organizer: how can clearly communicate my research conclusions?
  
•        I will reflect on my research process: what have a I learned and what can I do differently/better next time?

Goals

•        I will identify a relevant local issue: what problems affect my local community?
  
•        I will collect relevant information about this issue: what research methods can I use and what questions should I ask?
  
•        I will evaluate data: what biases can I identify and how reliable are my sources?
  
•        I will analyze information: what causes the problem and which consequences need to be considered when finding a suitable solution for this problem?
  
•        I will organize my research in a graphic organizer: how can clearly communicate my research conclusions?
  
•        I will reflect on my research process: what have a I learned and what can I do differently/better next time?

What is local perspective?

• Practice research and writing skills
• Required for your master's thesis in period 3
• Passing your master's thesis is a prerequisite for transferring to class 4

What do you have to turn in at the end of the period?

• Research document in word containing all research results
• Cover page, table of contents, introduction, sources research, interview, questionnaire, analysis of results, conclusion, source list
  

How are we going to do this?

• Each lesson we work on a part
• You get explanation and time to work on that part in class
• You have to hand in all your work in between classes
• You will have to plan the interview and the questionnaire outside of class.
• Make smart use of class time so you do not have to do much at home

This lesson

Investigate what your local community is and what they look like

Thinking about what local issue you want to explore in the coming weeks

Skills

• LP will focus on using a variety of skills to research and find solutions to various social problems.
• Social problems refer to various issues (e.g., unemployment, global warming, etc.) that affect people and their communities.
• You “zoom in” on your local community. What is going on?

Your local community

• Sit in a group of 3 to 4 students
• Try to put together as many students from the same region as possible
• Start discussing what your local community is like and what problems exist here
• Think, pair & share 

Think Pair Share

Think: alone and in silence - 5 min.

Pair: In pairs you discuss your ideas - 5 min.

Share: In groups of four you share your ideas - 5 min.

Answergarden

What is a local problem in your area?

https://answergarden.ch/4223275

A local community

= A group organized around common values

So not --> regional, national or global

1. Nuisance in neighborhood x
2. Store vacancy in village/city x
3. Safety and lighting in parks and bike paths
4. Traffic density
5. Activities for young people
6. Waste separation in neighborhood x

1. Traffic safety at spot x
2. Improve green spaces and play areas in neighborhood x
3. Reduce bicycle theft at spot x
4. Problems with sewerage in place x
5. Involving young people/volunteers/bad fields at sports club x
6. Parking problems at spot x

Your local problem! 

1. Briefly describe your local community, what is going well, what are you proud of? Minimum of 100 words
2. Describe what your local problem is that you will be researching this term.

• This must be approved by me before you can proceed
• My local problem is ...
• Name the problem and location
• Don't have an idea? Start researching! On the internet but also in your local community!!!

 

Goals

•        I will identify a relevant local issue: what problems affect my local community?
  
•        I will collect relevant information about this issue: what research methods can I use and what questions should I ask?
  
•        I will evaluate data: what biases can I identify and how reliable are my sources?
  
•        I will analyze information: what causes the problem and which consequences need to be considered when finding a suitable solution for this problem?
  
•        I will organize my research in a graphic organizer: how can clearly communicate my research conclusions?
  
•        I will reflect on my research process: what have a I learned and what can I do differently/better next time?