Issue
tracking as methodology for an action project
This is a method by which
students can follow and explore an issue or topic in newspapers and/or
on television/radio over a period of time (a week to two weeks).
Why Track Issues?
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Suitable for any of the 4 Units
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May enable the exploration
of a current issue which is ideal for CSPE
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May arise from class work
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To supplement knowledge of
issue being discussed
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Adds variety to class practice
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Enables Follow -up
Step 1: Preparations
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Explanation of Issue Tracking
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Produce Sample Scrap Book or
Issue Tracking Sheet
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Class Brainstorm on how this
could be organised
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Allocation of Duties e.g. gathering
of Newspapers, TV News Clips, Radio News clips, etc.
Step 2: Issue Tracking
Students form 5-6 groups.
Each group is given a set of Newspapers and records the chosen issue. Or
in the week between classes the students gather news stories relating to
the issue under discussion.
Step 3: Compile a Scrap
Book
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Students put together:
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Scrap Book
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Collage
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Wall Chart
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Write up on Issue(s) Tracked
Step 4: Follow-Up
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Do we report on the Issue Tracking
Action Project?
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Do we want to look at this
issue in more detail?
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Do we contact an Organisation?
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Do we invite a Guest Speaker?
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Do we take on an Action Project
relating to the issue tracked?
Issue Tracking Worksheets
The Worksheets for Issue
Tracking are located in Unit 4 of the Exemplar materials "To the Wider
World" Section 4 Pages 3 - 6.
Summary
of Teaching Points
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Issue Tracking can arise from
Class work
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Preparation is crucial - Newspapers/TV
News Clips
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Need for students to be actively
involved
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Need to be conscious of Newspapers
read at home
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CSPE articles may not be in
prominent positions
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Can lead to Guest Speakers
or further Action Taking