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Dr Jepson:
 Head of the Department of Laws, and AQA Baccalaureate & EPQ Coordinator. If you use this Blog
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Monday, August 24
Sunday, November 22
Important EPQ advice and deadline ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sun 22 Nov 2009 12:53 GMT
 The EPQ Deadline is Valentine's Day the 14th February 2010. Students MUST complete their Extended Project by that date, giving your EPQ Supervisor until noon on the 15th March 2009 September to assess/grade, and have moderated, your Extended Project and EPQ Log. If you (or your Supervisor) fail to submit your completed project to me by that noon deadline, you will fail the EPQ. There are NO extensions of time. The deadline for entries to AQA is the 21st March 2010. The EPQ Log is extremely important when it comes to the assessment of your extended project. The more depth and analysis within your EPQ Log the better. In particular, you need to deal with the 'reflection page' by explaining the aims and objectives of your project and then evaluating how things worked out. Thursday, November 19
A2 Citizenship Christmas Homework
by
Mr Duncan Bunce
on Thu 19 Nov 2009 00:49 GMT
Details of A2 Citizenship Christmas homework can be found inside. more »
 1 AttachmentsTuesday, November 17
AS/A2 Citizenship Review Day Appointments 26th/27th Nov
by
Mr Duncan Bunce
on Tue 17 Nov 2009 09:10 GMT
Friday 27th November 2009. In TRA-15 with Mr Bunce. Details inside... more »
Sunday, November 8
Answer the question in plain english please ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sun 08 Nov 2009 12:56 GMT
I have marked essays in which students gave 100 words and 103 words in a sentence. Plain English editors, like Whitesmoke, mark out such sentences as showing a poor writing style. The modern trend is to average around 14 words per sentence. Some authors give much less. Proof read your work please. Thursday, November 5
Attention AS Citizenship Students
by
Nathan Scott
on Thu 05 Nov 2009 14:02 GMT
When your next piece of homework is fed back to you please ensure that you bring all of your precis ... more »
Wednesday, October 28
e-Debate: Freedom of expression- dressed to impress
by
Nathan Scott
on Wed 28 Oct 2009 22:25 GMT
 People often claim that they have the right to dress as they like - i.e. they have a right to freedom of expression. However, isn't it the case that people face social pressures that influence their dress? For example, more »
Friday, October 16
January 2010 examinations ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Fri 16 Oct 2009 07:48 BST
I asked Laws students to email me if they felt they had too much homework and wanted to defer the January examination until June. Only one student made the request, so I can confirm that Laws students will be facing examinations in January 2010.
Tuesday, October 13
Laws homework ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Tue 13 Oct 2009 12:50 BST
Sunday, October 11
Look on the bright side - 'Additional work is good for you'.
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sun 11 Oct 2009 11:53 BST
 It is my ambition to get Laws students to do an essay exam question every single day between now and their final examination. more »
Saturday, October 10
Forthcoming Mini-Mock examinations ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sat 10 Oct 2009 07:30 BST
Friday, October 2
A2 Citizenship Mock Exam...
by
Mr Duncan Bunce
on Fri 02 Oct 2009 12:41 BST
(a) "Police need to be given more powers to tackle crime. Discuss.'' (25 marks) You are expected to thoroughly research an answer to the question and come to the lesson, prepared with a written answer plan. Be expected to discuss this plan in class. ----------------------------------------------------- The examination question for week commencing 9th November 2009 is: (a) "We need to tackle not just crime, but the causes of crime. Discuss." (25 marks) ----------------------------------------------------- The examination question for week commencing 16th November 2009 is: (a) "The ECHR has had very little impact on UK Criminal law. Discuss." (25 marks)
AS Citizenship Mock Exam...
by
Mr Duncan Bunce
on Fri 02 Oct 2009 11:49 BST
----------------------------------------------------- The examination question for week commencing 19th October 2009 is : (a) 'The philosophy of Communitarianism is about shared obligations and social responsibility, it is less about the individual.' Discuss [15 marks]; Ensure you plan an answer to the question to use in class. You cannot use your textbook. ----------------------------------------------------- The examination question for week commencing 5th October 2009 is : (a) 'What are the merits of being a British Citizen?'[15 marks]; You must undertake this essay at home and submit it for the first lesson back after your ILP Review Day. Use the 'Guide to the Marking of Laws Essays/Exams Questions' laminate supplied to you with your Induction Materials to self-assess your work before the lesson. ----------------------------------------------------- Saturday, September 12
AS Citizenship textbook ... Click on the book to order.
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sat 12 Sep 2009 11:12 BST
If you are doing AS Citizenship, you need this
 textbook by Duncan Watts asap. The cost of this textbook, AQA AS Citizenship, is £16.19 delivered free. Another valuable text is 'Citizenship and Participation' by Lisa Firth at a cost of just £7.45p.
Tuesday, September 8
Textbooks that you need for the start of term ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Tue 08 Sep 2009 21:30 BST
 The following textbooks will be needed before the start of term. more »
Saturday, September 5
Start of term activity ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sat 05 Sep 2009 09:51 BST
 Please note that AS/A2 Citizenship Students will be working on a political Airtrack Campaign at the start of term. more »
Friday, September 4
Learning to learn ~ eating breakfast makes you receptive to learning ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Fri 04 Sep 2009 07:24 BST
Laws students need to become analytical independent learners. The methods of learning you used for GCSE's need to change. Over the first year of study we will introduce you to some of the skills needed to succeed academically. more »
Monday, August 24
Useful Citizenship Materials ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Mon 24 Aug 2009 21:00 BST
When reading this, or the below, website (and indeed any website) it is important to research/consider the standpoint of the writer/organisation. Always be prepared to mentally challenge what you see/read/find. You should question, and critically analyse, what you read/see. For example, not every article in the below widget may fully comply with Strode's Colleges equal opportunities policy.
Sunday, August 23
Some ideas, and research information, for EPQ topics ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sun 23 Aug 2009 09:13 BST
 I am impressed by a range of quality resources called 'Issues' from a small publishing company called 'Independence'. Please follow this link for a list of titles (cost of £7.45 each). The subject areas range from: Abortion to Sport. These books could help a student doing an Extended Project. We carry a small stock of 'Issues Books' in TRA-15 (bookshelf), but books cannot be taken from the classroom. There is a fuller supply of 'Issues Books' in the Library. There is also an 'Issues Online' facility within the Library - see the Librarian for a password. Friday, August 21
Congratulations to Laws students on some excellent exam results ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Fri 21 Aug 2009 18:48 BST
 Congratulations and well done to Laws students on some excellent AS/A2 Law, AS/A2 Politics, and AS Citizenship, individual examination results. There have been a number of excellent performances with 127 out of 214 students obtaining year end A-C grades. There were 39 Laws students who obtained A-grades, with, 35 obtaining B-grades. A further 53 students obtained C-grades. A special congratulations also to Conor Newman who obtained an A-Grade, at A-Level, in both Law and Politics which helped him obtain a place to read Law at Oxford University. Well done to all. From: Dr Peter Jepson, Mrs Anna Lindley, Mr Duncan Bunce, Mr Nathan Scott and Ms Lisa Incledon. Thursday, August 13
Roll of Academic Excellence for 2009/10
by
Mr Duncan Bunce
on Thu 13 Aug 2009 00:11 BST
The 'Roll of Academic Excellence' lists Laws students who have "excelled in effort" over the last month or so. If you have excellent attendance, have submitted all of your Laws Homework on time and to an excellent standard, and/or have shown excellent effort/progress in your work, you may be placed on the Roll of Academic Excellence by your Laws Lecturer/Teacher. more » Saturday, August 1
Ken Livingstone to speak to Laws students ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sat 01 Aug 2009 09:11 BST
 Saturday, July 25
Developing essay/exam writing skills ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sat 25 Jul 2009 09:18 BST
 Wednesday, June 10
What is a proter?
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Wed 10 Jun 2009 07:25 BST
 It seems that a new word had evolved from the recent EU and Local Government elections. That word is 'proter'. A Proter is somebody who uses his/her vote as a protest against the government or establishment parties. more »
Monday, June 1
Before you do a "Soft option" A-Level ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Mon 01 Jun 2009 08:20 BST
 Your choice of AS and A Level subjects can have a significant impact on the course options available to you at University. It has even been reported (see attached) that students should ditch 'soft option' A-Levels. While Law, and Politics, are challenging and testing academic subjects - the articles suggest the following subjects are amongst those listed as "less ideal", or "soft option" sixth form subjects. more » 6 AttachmentsWednesday, April 22
Do NOT email homework.
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Wed 22 Apr 2009 13:20 BST
 Please note that homework must NOT be emailed to Laws teachers/lecturers under any circumstances. All homework must be placed in the RED BOX, in the classroom, BEFORE the Thursday 3.15pm deadline. Late homework fails.Monday, April 13
Do you qualify for 'Double Homework' ?
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Mon 13 Apr 2009 08:59 BST
 We set homework because we know from experience that the subject area is likely to come up in an examination. ... more »
Tuesday, March 24
Changes to Laws Research ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Tue 24 Mar 2009 07:42 GMT
 It is proposed that Laws Research students from September 2009 will be moving to the new stand alone 'Extended Project Qualification'..This will enable students to study any area of Law, Politics, or Citizenship, in some depth. Doing such a project is a new way of learning, in which students research areas that interest them. It could be the law on insanity, rape, murder, or anything. Likewise, you could research President Obama, the influence of Music on Politics or Citizens. You choose the research topic. YOU can turn learning into fun! Monday, January 26
Locked files and Shortlisted Essays ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Mon 26 Jan 2009 22:03 GMT
 Please advise if you have any access problems to the pdf essays. more » Tuesday, January 20
A2 Citizenship Studies
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Tue 20 Jan 2009 07:48 GMT
 A2 Citizenship Studies starts in September 2009. This is the second part of a new A-Level which is expected to be widely welcomed by industry and academia. Our aim is to make this a fun subject of three hours per week. It could be possible to do both the AS and A2 in Citizenship in the same academic year. See Dr Peter Jepson to discuss options. Sunday, December 28
Interesting profile on MP's ..
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sun 28 Dec 2008 16:21 GMT
Emily Benn
 Parliamentary Candidate at 19.BBC News currently has an interesting profiles on some MP's. Articles refer to the work of the youngest MP (Ms Swinson) and to an MP (Alistair Carmichael) who has a 1,400 mile weekly round trip from his constituency to Westminster. Also of interest, is the story of Laura Moffatt with a majority of just 37. The youngest Parliamentary Candidate is Emily Benn, who is the granddaughter of the great Tony Benn. |
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