Lesson
Name: SLT Student Led Tutorials
Category: Canadian and World Politics
Course
Code: CPW 4U1
Created By: Mark Melnyk
School:
Level: Grade 12
Time: 76 Minutes
Rationale:
During Student Led Tutorials
(SLT), a group of students will conduct a tutorial session. Each group member will present, ask questions,
and lead a discussion with a small group.
The focus of the tutorial will follow from the lecture or topic area of
the week and is based on an assigned reading.
The Tutorial allows students to present information in a less intimidating
forum.
Expectations:
Researching, Recording, and Organizing
Information
Ø formulate
meaningful questions that lead to a deeper understanding of a political issue
and of the different ways to approach an issue;
Ø collect
data from a range of media and sources (e.g., print or electronic media,
interviews, government and community agencies);
Ø classify
and clarify information by using timelines, organizers, mind maps, concept
webs, maps, graphs, charts, and diagrams;
Ø prepare summary notes in a variety of forms and for a
variety of purposes (e.g., for recording research findings, making oral
presentations, and studying for tests and examinations).
Analysing and Evaluating Information
By the end of this course, students
will:
Ø distinguish
among opinions, facts, and arguments in sources;
Ø describe
some of the key methods of analysis used by political scientists;
Ø draw conclusions based on an effective evaluation of
sources, analysis of information, and awareness of diverse political
interpretations.
Communicating Research Results
Ø present
ideas, understandings, and arguments effectively in a variety of contexts
(e.g., in role plays, interviews, simulations, debates, group presentations,
seminars), using graphic organizers and displays (e.g., graphs, charts,
images);
Ø use
political terms accurately;
Ø write clear, coherent, and logically organized reports,
papers, and essays that include correctly documented citations and
bibliographies, demonstrate academic honesty, and avoid plagiarism.
Responsible Citizenship
Ø think
creatively and analytically to develop potential resolutions to a series of
given issues and issues that they select;
Ø work
effectively both individually and in groups;
Ø demonstrate
the ability to seek and respect the opinions of others;
Ø
communicate and
exercise their own political views and convictions in a responsible, democratic
manner.
Instructions:
Refer to the Handouts. The teacher must present
the handouts and structure to the class at least one week prior to the first
tutorial. The number of tutorials will depend on the size of the class. With a
class of 30 students, have 5 set groups of six. That will allow for 6 separate
Tutorials, each person at the table will run one tutorial.
1) Introduction: Begin the Class with a
brief overview of the issue that will be presented during the class.
2) The tutorial leader will now give each of their table-mates a copy of their
Handout (including a Summary of the article, a Glossary of terms, and a list of
7-10 Questions that will be used for discussion).
3) Tutorial: The Tutorial will now run for approximately 20-30 minutes where 3
tutorial leaders will present the “NO” side of the Issue,
and 3 will present the “YES” side of the issue. The teacher should circulate
and observe the tutorials, and if relevant, sketch out some important elements
of the issue on the board to be analyzed prior to the open debate.
4) Supplementary Evidence: When the Tutorial element of the issue is complete, if students are able to find supplemental evidence
to highlight certain elements (Video, Documents, Statistics), etc… this is a
good time to bring the evidence to light. CBC News in Review, Foreign
Assignment, www.statcan.ca are good places to begin.
5) Open Debate: The teacher will now lead a debate on the issue. At this point the
class will have formed some opinion about the issue, and the debate usually
gets heated. This is a time for the teacher to guide, question, moderate and
provide clarification.
What is the responsibility of the class during these tutorial sessions?
ü
Attend all tutorials
ü
Read, take notes, and answer questions for every
reading
ü
Participate in tutorial discussions
ü
Review tutorial materials for the final exam
6) Lesson
Closure: In the last
few minutes of class try to provide examples that inspire hope. Some of the
challenges that exist in our world often overshadow the small or large
successes. Students should not leave the room thinking that “we are all going
to die”. They should leave with more questions, and the desire to solve the
world’s problems in their own way.
*Note: As many University Tutorials are less formal than lectures, Tutorial
leaders are allowed to bring in food and beverages for their table to make for
a more relaxed atmosphere.
Materials:
Þ
Television
& Overhead (if requested by tutorial leaders)
Þ
Course
Pack
Þ
Tutorial
Leaders must bring Handouts for each member of their table, plus one for the
Instructor.
Assessment & Evaluation:
Part 1: Assess
and Evaluate the Tutorial through Observation
Part 2: Use Evaluation Rubric for Student created Handout containing a Summary,
Glossary, Questions.
Part 3: Evaluate the Reflection that will follow 2 weeks after the Tutorial.