Thanks, That makes sense. Perhaps yes we should be prepping students for more specific connections and more specific questions. At this point, would you say a thesis about the case study or a thesis about the GPCs is better? (If for example,...
Paper 3Hi David, I wonder if we should be attempting to design question 3s that reflect Paper 2-style questions, for example, "With reference to one of your researched case studies, to what extent does sovereignty limit the capacity of non-governmental...
Paper 3Or I suppose this thesis could be fine, given paper 3, q3 is often phrased "With reference to one or more of your researched case studies .... LOI."
Paper 3Students are finding it very difficult to respond to the paper 3 essay questions. Here is one recent example of a student who completed a case study and then wrote an outline to help prepare to respond to LoI #1 (were it to show up on a paper 3, question...
Paper 3Hello DB, I very much appreciate your feedback, and I will update my guidance, offer suggestions, and provide clarity after I have written the subject report and completed my marking of Paper 3. I do hear what you are saying, but as principal...
Conducting the Inquiries* I should note that because we only have year 11 GloPo students this year, I haven't seen the the full paper yet - so there may be an element of misunderstanding that will subsequently be clarified - but I feel the concerns above are reflected broadly...
Conducting the InquiriesHi there - given that the question 3 for the M26 paper 3 was very specific (role of IGOs) is a change of teaching method recommended? I know above that you indicate that the essay question will be BASED ON the lines of inquiry, but given the spirit...
Conducting the InquiriesHi Zaid, Either approach to the question would, though if it was "to what extent" a student may want to articulate something like "to some extent" or "to a great extent". Take care, Brian
Paper 2Thanks Eduardo, That is a perfect replacement/update. I've fixed the link and appreciate you letting me know. Take care, Brian
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Site authorI think either would be fine, as long as it is well supported with knowledge of the case, power and sovereignty and they explore diverse perspectives. However, I think we will see more specific questions that will make the complications of developing...
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