ASS023-3 Childhoods In Global Context
ASS023-3 Childhoods In A Global Context Assignment – UK
Title : 1 Comparison Portfolio
Wight : 100%
Assignment type : Portfolio – CW-EPO
Word Count : 1250
Learning Outcomes : 1) Demonstrate the following knowledge and understanding Contextual understanding of the theoretical approaches to the global study of childhoods and related practices in care and education. 2) Demonstrate the following skills and abilities Critically analyse and compare experiences of childhood and children’s services globally by reference to their social and economic and cultural contexts.
ASS023-3 Childhoods In Global Context
What am I required to do in this assignment?
You are required to produce a portfolio which compares two different countries in a global context by evaluating either care or education for children and young people. The portfolio will be comprised of two elements:
1) Two factsheets (one for each country) setting out key facts/evidence including statistics for each of the countries – maximum word length for both of the factsheets is 750 words ( so 375 words for each fact sheet) 2) An infographics and /or, visual images power point presentation with commentary notes which highlights critical points of comparison between the two countries and includes your own reflection on what you have learned about the global/local context for the countries compared. A total of 4-6 slides with your commentary in the notes section of power point, maximum 500 words. References are in addition to the main word count.
ASS023-3 Childhoods In Global Context
What do I need to do to pass? (Threshold Expectations from UIF)
- Examine a range of models and theories relating to global childhoods and demonstrate understanding of how these may apply to your future practice.
- Compare and contrast two areas of either care, health, education or support employed in the two comparison countries you have chosen
- Analyse an aspect of care, health, education & support demonstrating knowledge & understanding of, global childhood and issues of anti-discriminatory practice through a developed and reasoned argument.
- Communicate the findings of the differences and similarities in experiences of childhood internationally.
ASS023-3 Childhoods In Global Context
How do I produce high quality work that merits a good grade?
As the student completing this assignment you will complete this section in the session in which the assignment is introduced. Please do bring a hard copy or a way to work digitally to do this.
How does this assignment relate to what we are doing in scheduled sessions?
The assignment will require students to draw on materials covered in lectures and seminars and to undertake both guided and independent reading to inform the work produced in the portfolio.
How will my assignment be marked?
Your assignment will be marked according to the threshold expectations and the criteria on the following page.
You can use them to evaluate your own work and consider your grade before you submit.