Candidates will research an Ethnic Studies topic focusing on Communities of Color and one of the four themes of Ethnic Studies (Identity, Power & Oppr
Candidates will research an Ethnic Studies topic focusing on Communities of Color and one of the four themes of Ethnic Studies (Identity, Power & Oppression, History of Resistance & Liberation, and Action), subject to instructor approval. They will then create a presentation and simulated mini-lesson to conduct with on the last day of class. The presentation and simulation must include: (a) accurate and relevant information to teach fellow candidates about the topic; (b) an interactive instructional task simulating teaching this topic to students (peers will act as “students” in this assignment); and (c) a bibliography of sources used.
Physical Presentation Checklist (to Score a 4):
Selection of TopicGet instructor approval by due dateThe topic is an Ethnic Studies topic focusing on Communities of Color and one of the four themes of Ethnic StudiesDuring presentation, state the topic and identify the Ethnic Studies Theme it relates to Accurate & Relevant Information About TopicMultiple pieces of information about the topic, including (but not limited to): historical figures, key dates, important ideas, Ethnic Studies vocab (so instructor and other candidates are not left with any key questions)Include how the Topic relates to and illustrates the Ethnic Studies Theme (Identity, Power & Oppression, History of Resistance & Liberation, or Action)Simulation Mini-Lesson and additional ideas for How to Teach This Topic to StudentsAt least 2 fully developed ideas of how to teach this topic to students (unit/lesson plan ideas, activities, books to read aloud with questions, etc.) in an age-appropriate way. At least ONE of these fully-developed ideas will be the part of your presentation that you will simulate in class with peers. Bibliography of Sources Used (formatted however is best for Candidate and shares important source information)At least 4 sources used in either their research of the accurate & relevant information about the topic or when gathering ideas of how to teach this topic to students
