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Developing CA tasks: the basics

This task involves developing a Decision Making Exercise (DME) on the topic of whether the local authority should switch off street lighting to reduce carbon emissions. Students will explore alternatives, consider opinions from named stakeholders, and analyze the potential impact on safety and crime rates. The task is designed to be open-ended and encourage critical thinking.

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Developing CA tasks: the basics

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  1. Developing CA tasks: the basics • Check the generic titles – select one for each task • Refer to the associated key idea / enquiry question in the spec

  2. Spend some time carefully planning the title and task • Formulate a contextualised title ie one that suits you and your students. • Your title needs to be: • Focused / manageable within the time constraint • Open enough to allow student independence • Send your proposal to Steve who will contact your CAA for support and advice!

  3. Exceptional stimulus material available A controversial (local) issue Developing ideas .... for the Issue The starting point for devising a Decision Making Exercise Strong links with a planning office / field study centre Specific staff expertise

  4. A checklist for the DME (A) or Issue (B) Is Geography at the heart of the issue? Is the issue topical / current – is there a futures element? Developing ideas .... for the Issue Is controversy at the heart of the issue? Can a range of specific viewpoints be identified? Will the task arise naturally out of the teaching programme? Is it important to set the DME at a different scale to the Enquiry? Will the resources available be accessible to all students? Can the task be completed within the 5 + 8 hours allowed? Does the selected mode of presentation match the needs of the students? Does the school have appropriate resources to support the chosen mode of presentation (I.T. issues / Oral assessment)?

  5. Preparing for the DME What resources do I have? Have I taught students how to make a decision? Teaching and learning Do students have data processing skills? What materials do I need to prepare to populate the folder? Research – max 5 hours Have I booked the ICT room / library? Have I prepared students / parents for the high level of control? Write up phase – max 8 hours Am I going to use separate lessons, or block book time?

  6. Teach methods of decision making How will the environment be affected? Natural Economic Who decides? Will jobs be created or lost? Will local people benefit? What kinds of skills? Who are making decisions about change – raising questions about the involvement of local communities or the imposition of decisions from above. Social How will people be affected? Will the local community benefit?

  7. Reindeer diagrams or consequence mapping

  8. instructions opinions What could go in the folder? Data that can be mapped Data that can be graphed websites

  9. Theme 2 Climate Change 2.2 How can technology be used and people’s lifestyles changed to reduce the impact of climate change? Developing a DME on Climate Change

  10. Should the local authority switch off street lighting to reduce carbon emissions?

  11. Why? • Controversial • Topical • Futures geography • Opinions • Named stakeholders • Avoids simple yes / no decision – students need to explore alternatives

  12. Possible to use real opinions from weblogs • “I am concerned that switching off the lights will make people travelling late at night feel unsafe. We’re trying to encourage people to walk around town and not use their cars, especially with drink driving, and we need to create a safe route for them to do that.” • Stuart Wright, Local Councillor • “I am very concerned about these proposals. It is at odds with other safety initiatives like CCTV which has been installed to keep a lid on crime. Switching off the street lights could lead to a rise in anti-social behaviour.” • Mick Castle, Borough Councillor • “Just last year we were successful in having lights put up in one area because of drug-related problems and to now have this same area plunged into darkness will mean that our efforts for public safety were for nothing.” • Julie Brociek-Coulton, Councillor.

  13. Theme 9 2.2 How can ecosystems be managed sustainably? 3.1 What is the evidence that ecosystems are being used unsustainably? Developing a DME on Ecosystems

  14. How should the marine environment of Cardigan Bay be managed?

  15. Costs / benefits of tourism compared to scallop fishing. • Who benefits? Who decides?

  16. Theme 7 2.1 What are the advantages and disadvantages of hard and soft engineering strategies used to manage our coasts? 3.2 What is the most sustainable way to manage our coastline in the face of rising sea levels? Developing a DME on Coastal management

  17. Are the Wentlooge levels worth protecting? • A four way decision: • Do nothing • Maintain the line • Retreat the line • Advance the line

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