Task/Assessments

NSTP (National Service Training Program):

• Community Service Project Proposal

  • Task: Develop a comprehensive proposal for a community service project that addresses a specific social issue in your local community. The proposal should include project objectives, target beneficiaries, a detailed action plan, a budget, and expected outcomes.

  • Assessment Criteria: Proposal quality, feasibility, alignment with community needs, and social impact.

• Reflective Essay on Service Experience

  • Task: After completing your community service project, write a reflective essay discussing your personal growth, the impact of your service on the community, and any challenges faced. Reflect on the principles of social responsibility and citizenship discussed in class.

  • Assessment Criteria: Depth of reflection, articulation of personal growth, and insights gained from the service experience.

Contemporary World:

• Current Events Analysis

  • Task: Select a recent news article or event related to a contemporary global issue (e.g., climate change, conflict, pandemic). Write an analytical essay that examines the causes, implications, and potential solutions to the issue.

  • Assessment Criteria: Depth of analysis, critical thinking, and the ability to connect current events to course concepts.

• Group Discussion on Global Challenges

  • Task: Form groups and hold a discussion on a specific global challenge, such as income inequality or cybersecurity threats. Each group member should present their research findings and insights, and the discussion should explore potential collaborative solutions.

  • Assessment Criteria: Participation, research quality, group collaboration, and the ability to propose actionable solutions.

Understanding the Self:

• Self-Reflection Journal

  • Task: Keep a weekly self-reflection journal throughout the course. Reflect on personal experiences, self-discovery, and the application of course concepts (e.g., self-esteem, self-concept). Share insights and growth over the duration of the course.

  • Assessment Criteria: Depth of reflection, consistency, and the application of course content to personal experiences.

• Personal Development Plan

  • Task: Develop a personal development plan that outlines specific goals for self-improvement in areas discussed in the course (e.g., self-awareness, goal-setting). Describe the strategies and actions you will take to achieve these goals.

  • Assessment Criteria: Clarity of goals, feasibility of the plan, and alignment with course concepts.

Introduction to Computing:

• Programming Project

  • Task: Design and implement a simple programming project using a programming language introduced in the course (e.g., create a calculator, a basic game, or a data processing tool). Submit both the code and a report explaining your design choices and functionality.

  • Assessment Criteria: Code quality, functionality, documentation, and creativity.

• Computer Ethics Essay

  • Task: Write an essay on the ethical considerations in computing. Discuss topics like privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property, or the impact of technology on society. Analyze ethical dilemmas and propose ethical solutions.

  • Assessment Criteria: Depth of analysis, ethical reasoning, and clarity of communication.

Environmental Science:

• Environmental Impact Assessment

  • Task: Choose a local or global environmental issue (e.g., deforestation, pollution, climate change) and conduct an environmental impact assessment. Identify causes, consequences, and potential mitigation strategies. Present your findings in a report format.

  • Assessment Criteria: Depth of analysis, environmental awareness, and proposed solutions.

• Group Environmental Advocacy Campaign

  • Task: Form groups and create an environmental advocacy campaign to raise awareness about a specific environmental issue. Develop a campaign plan that includes educational materials, social media outreach, and community engagement.

  • Assessment Criteria: Campaign effectiveness, creativity, teamwork, and community impact.