Logistics
Presentation should be 30 minutes with 15 minutes for questions and discussion
Written report and action plan should be 5-10 word processed pages and include citations written in APA style
Work individually or in pairs
Follow the schedule in course outline:
Finalize topic on February 29.
Read various sources and complete interviews by March 14. Use the on-line library and electronic catalogs. See Martha Eberhardt in the library for assistance with your searches for material.
Decide on creative presentation format by March 21.
Write research report and action plan in final form during spring break.
Walk through the presentation with instructor on April 4.
Present the material on April 11, 18, or 24.
Research Topics
Following are suggested topics related to children's issues. If you wish to design your own topic, please do so, and confirm the topic with the instructor.
Children Living in War Zones: Soldiers and Bystanders
Violence Prevention with Children
Differing Conceptions of Children in History: Perspectives for Today
Standardized Tests and Their Effects on Children
The New Immigrant Children: Assimilation and/or Cultural Pluralism
Advocacy for Children: Children's Defense Fund and Marian Wright Edelman
Resilient Children: Healthy Achievement in Difficult Times
Poverty, Homelessness, and Children: Here and around the World
Rituals and Traditions in the Lives of Children
Children and the Internet--Are There Disadvantages?
Connecting Children across the World
Child Care: Indicators of High Quality (US and Other Countries)
Harry Potter, Pokeman, and Children: Controversial or Not?
Children and Divorce
My Childhood: Connections to the Events of the Times
Outline for Research Project/Action Plan
Title Page with Title, Authors, Course Number, Date
Table of Contents
Background Information about Topic with Contrasting Points of View
(Include citations) (3-5 word processed pages with citations)Delineation of Plan to Address Children's Issue Emerging from Topic
(2-5 word processed pages)Define and describe issue in concrete terms
Develop timeline
Develop ways to evaluate effects of plan
Written Summary Provided to Class Members and Instructors
Ideas for Creative Presentations
Debate
Radio Interview
Power Point Presentation
Videotape (Short) with Discussion
Simulation
Role Play
Poster Collage as Backdrop for Discussion
Feedback Lecture