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A Web Quest in Asian History For Second Year High School
INTRODUCTION TASK PROCESS EVALUATION INTRODUCTION Politics is the driving force in a country. Economics and sustainable development, education and growth, are all intertwined with the influence and power of politics. Although some might disagree or argue, justify and assent, there is only one thing certain: it is the backbone of any nation. And whatever kind of government and governance there might be, politics is geared on one certain thing: to continuously strive to bring its people and nation to achieve its best and full potential.
INTRODUCTION TASK PROCESS EVALUATION TASK You will be a delegate of the first ever Asian Union conference, a group of politicians from Asia who aspire to make their countries progress by cooperative and sustainable growth. You will discuss the points and highlights of your government with the other delegates. You will also give an account of the problems and events in your nations which might be addressed with everyones help. After which, you will present in a panel discussion the results of your conference.
INTRODUCTION TASK PROCESS EVALUATION PROCESS STEP 1. The Country You will choose to be a representative from one of the countries in Asia: –South AsiaSouth Asia India Bangladesh Pakistan –East AsiaEast Asia Japan Korea China –Southeast AsiaSoutheast Asia Philippines Indonesia Malaysia Cambodia Singapore –Southwest AsiaSouthwest Asia Iran Iraq Saudi Arabia Israel
INTRODUCTION TASK PROCESS EVALUATION South Asia You must be knowledgeable about the political system of the following countries, and be able to identify the usual problems encountered by their government: –India –Bangladesh –Pakistan Here are the sites on the internet to help you gather information: –http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/in_depth/south _asia/2002/india_pakistan/timeline/default.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/in_depth/south _asia/2002/india_pakistan/timeline/default.stm –http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/south_asia/2002/ kashmir_flashpoint/default.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/south_asia/2002/ kashmir_flashpoint/default.stm –http://www.cyberbangladesh.org/politics.htmlhttp://www.cyberbangladesh.org/politics.html –http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/country_profile s/1160598.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/country_profile s/1160598.stm
INTRODUCTION TASK PROCESS EVALUATION East Asia You must be knowledgeable about the political system of the following countries, and be able to identify the usual problems encountered by their government: –Japan –Korea –China Here are the sites on the internet to help you gather information: –http://www.jref.com/society/japan_political_system.sh tmlhttp://www.jref.com/society/japan_political_system.sh tml –http://newton.uor.edu/Departments&Programs/Asian StudiesDept/skorea-pol.htmlhttp://newton.uor.edu/Departments&Programs/Asian StudiesDept/skorea-pol.html –http://newton.uor.edu/Departments&Programs/Asian StudiesDept/japan-pol_issues.htmlhttp://newton.uor.edu/Departments&Programs/Asian StudiesDept/japan-pol_issues.html –http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_Chinahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_China –http://newton.uor.edu/Departments&Programs/Asian StudiesDept/china-prob.htmlhttp://newton.uor.edu/Departments&Programs/Asian StudiesDept/china-prob.html
INTRODUCTION TASK PROCESS EVALUATION Southeast Asia You must be knowledgeable about the political system of the following countries, and be able to identify the usual problems encountered by their government: –Philippines- Indonesia –Malaysia- Cambodia –Singapore Here are the sites on the internet to help you gather information: –http://www.newton.uor.edu/Departments&Programs/.../ indonesia-pol.htmlhttp://www.newton.uor.edu/Departments&Programs/.../ indonesia-pol.html –http://www.economist.com/countries/Malaysia/index.cf mhttp://www.economist.com/countries/Malaysia/index.cf m –http://www.malaysia-today.net/index.shtmlhttp://www.malaysia-today.net/index.shtml –http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_Singaporehttp://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_Singapore –http://singaporepolitics.wordpress.com/http://singaporepolitics.wordpress.com/ –http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_Cambodiahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_Cambodia –http://www.philippineupdate.com/http://www.philippineupdate.com/
INTRODUCTION TASK PROCESS EVALUATION Southwest Asia You must be knowledgeable about the political system of the following countries, and be able to identify the usual problems encountered by their government: –Iran –Iraq –Israel –Saudi Arabia Here are the sites on the internet to help you gather information: –http://www.airpower.maxwell.af.mil/airchronicles/au review/1986/mar-apr/mccormick.htmlhttp://www.airpower.maxwell.af.mil/airchronicles/au review/1986/mar-apr/mccormick.html –http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran_iraq_warhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran_iraq_war –http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/printDS/1437http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/printDS/1437 –http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp- dyn/world/mideast/gulf/saudiarabia/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp- dyn/world/mideast/gulf/saudiarabia/ –http://www.pij.org/http://www.pij.org/
INTRODUCTION TASK PROCESS EVALUATION STEP 2. The Consultation Convene with the other members from your specific Asian region. Discuss the similarities and differences of your political systems, the problems usually encountered, the current situation, and objectives of your countries. Prepare to give an account to be presented at the panel discussion. Choose one member from your Asian region who will speak at the panel, and be ready to answer questions regarding the other problems encountered in the other regions. PROCESS
INTRODUCTION TASK PROCESS EVALUATION STEP 3. The Conference You will present at the Asian Union, the situation of the political system of your Asian region. Discuss the conditions of all the countries involved in your region, their plights and comments. Make your discussion lively, insightful, and informative. You must be prepared to answer questions from the other representatives. PROCESS
INTRODUCTION TASK PROCESS EVALUATION CATEGORY and SCORE 321 Level of understanding of the subject matter demonstrated by presenter A tremendous amount A respectable amount A minimal amount Logical organization of information presented Extremely clear Somewhat clear Impossible to follow Information presented covers all subsidiary questions or subtopics All questions or subtopics covered Most questions or subtopics covered No questions or subtopics covered Enthusiasm of presenter about the topic Obviously very enthusiastic Seemed mildly interested Not at all enthusiastic
INTRODUCTION TASK PROCESS EVALUATION CATEGORY and SCORE 321 Level of oral communication skills exhibited by presenter ExcellentAcceptableExtremely poor Effort reflected in presentation A tremendou s effort A respectable amount Hardly any at all Demonstration of courtesy to other panel members ExcellentAcceptableExtremely poor Length of presentation followed time requirement ExcellentAcceptableInadequate Responses to audience questions ExcellentAcceptableinadequate
INTRODUCTION TASK PROCESS EVALUATION CREDITS India-Pakistan: Troubled relations –http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/in_depth/s outh_asia/2002/india_pakistan/timeline/default.st mhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/in_depth/s outh_asia/2002/india_pakistan/timeline/default.st m Japan's political system –http://www.jref.com/society/japan_political_syste m.shtmlhttp://www.jref.com/society/japan_political_syste m.shtml Middle East Politics Divides Progressives –by Rob Kall –http://www.opednews.com/articles/opedne_rob_ kall_060721_middle_east_politics.htmhttp://www.opednews.com/articles/opedne_rob_ kall_060721_middle_east_politics.htm