Reflect upon three learning experiences which have helped you examine your own perspectives and values regarding the discrimination towards, and stereotyping of, a particular community

Content, guidance and suggested word count

Section A:  Reflect upon three learning experiences which have helped you examine your own perspectives and values regarding the discrimination towards, and stereotyping of, a particular community

 Suggested word count of around 1,000

Students are recommended to:

• Give each learning experience its own sub heading

• Describe the principle encapsulated within / essence of each experience
• Resist describing the experiences in too much detail, and thereby save word count for critical analysis / the application of theory
• Cite the theory that the experience most relates to or illustrates
• Not be afraid to highlight their own shortfalls or prejudices (For example to what extent their values and perspectives aligned, internalised and colluded with dominant ideologies and sterotyping? Why they might have behaved this way and what might have been the impact of these behaviours? 
• Indicate how the learning could inform their future behaviour or enhance their practice
• Refer to literature as well as reflecting on personal experience, and observations
• Finish with a short, well written paragraph that summarises their position (i.e. their conclusion)

Section B:  Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of three anti-discriminatory strategies that might support the oppressed community you have chosen

Suggested word count of around 1,000

 Students are recommended to:

• Give each anti-discriminatory strategy its own sub heading

• Describe the principle process / essence of each one
• Cite the source (for example, the strategy’s author and date of origin)
  • Resist describing the strategy in too much detail, and thereby save word count for critical analysis
  • Identify some strong points that would suggest its effectiveness
  • Identify some of the strategy’s weaknesses and limitations
  • Give some ‘real life’ examples of how the strategy has or has not worked
  • Indicate why the strategy might be especially applicable to supporting the chosen community
  • Refer to literature as well as reflecting on personal experience, or observations
  • Finish with a short, well written paragraph that summarises their position (i.e. their conclusion

Reference list

Should include all items referred to in the assignment

• Wide ranging (including the core text and recommended reading)
• Does not over rely on websites
• Follows academic conventions (Cite them Right)

Presentation: academic conventions followed

Layout:

* Please ensure you use the submission template provided

As this coursework represents one of your first assignments at Level 4, the portfolio does not take the form of a conventional essay. You can therefore, if you wish:

• use additional sub headings
• include a limited number of bullet points, screenshots or diagrams

Language:

• clear, succinct, coherent expression, error free
• spelling and grammar accurate and consistent
• correct use of punctuation

• students may use the first person, for example I witnessed…I felt ... I chose…. However they should ensure that their work doesn’t become too descriptive, informal or conversational.
• as a rule try to make minimal use of the first person
• always ensure  the accuracy of your in-text referencing

Students are required to:

Create an educational resource that elegantly illustrates and challenges the discrimination your chosen community has faced.