Unit Award Scheme

73537 DISCUSSING AND DEBATING CURRENT AFFAIRS ISSUES

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	take instruction from the session leader as to the format of the debate	Summary sheet
2	adhere to a series of negotiated and agreed ground rules for the discussion debate	Summary sheet
3	research the topic using as broad a spectrum of popular press, magazines and internet as possible in order to bring a range of opinions to the debate	Summary sheet
4	be respectful and listen to the opinions of other group members as part of an initial exchange of appropriate and relevant ideas relating to the chosen topic	Summary sheet
5	take responsibility for own opinions	Summary sheet
6	put forward and support at least one reasoned argument in favour of the chosen topic	Summary sheet
7	put forward and support at least one reasoned argument against the chosen topic	Summary sheet
8	take turns listening to and putting forward own opinion	Summary sheet
9	work through any problems and misunderstandings airsing when discussing sensitive issues or concerns as part of the debate	Summary sheet
10	avoid using profanities when debating emotive issues	Summary sheet
11	put forward at least one new point learned over the course of the discussion	Summary sheet
12	refer group conclusions drawn back to popular press views of the debate topic	Summary sheet
13	help bring the debate to an appropriate conclusion	Summary sheet
14	make at least one recommendation for improving the debate	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
15	at least four different types of popular press publication	Summary sheet
16	at least five different means of researching a current affairs topic	Summary sheet
experienced
17	self-reflection	Summary sheet
18	rationally debating a current affairs issue as part of a group discussion activity.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 24 November 2005Level - Entry Level