For this assignment, you will be writing at least a one page paper. You will need to use APA formatting for the style of the paper and also work to include in-text citations for the book. Please include a title page and reference page. Helpful information on APA is over in the APA module (go to modules page and scroll down).
To complete the paper, you will watch the entire film of ‘A Class Divided.’ This is a famous experiment run by Jane Elliott after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr that examines the impact of discrimination and prejudice. The film is 53 minutes long. A Class Divided (full film) | FRONTLINE
After watching, in at least one page, please consider the following questions:
General Reactions (at least one of these should be answered)
What did you learn?
What scene or scenes do you think you’ll still remember a month from now and why those scenes?
Did any part of the film surprise you? Do you think someone of a different race, ethnicity, or religion would also find it surprising?
Impact of Discrimination (please answer at least two of these, connect to book)
What did the children’s body language indicate about the impact of discrimination?
How did the negative and positive labels placed on a group become self-fulfilling prophecies?
In the prison seminar, one of the white women asserts that all people face some kind of discrimination. Another woman challenges her, claiming that white people can’t really know what it’s like to face discrimination every minute of every day. What do you think?
Both Elliott and her former students talk about whether or not this exercise should be done with all children. What do you think? If the exercise could be harmful to children, as Elliott suggests, what do you think actual discrimination might do?
Rubric
A Class Divided Reflection (1)
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGeneral Reactions
10 ptsAccomplished
You clearly reflected on documentary’s intended and unintended messaging and answered at least one question fully from the ‘General Reactions’ section.
7 ptsProficient/Good
You connected information from our textbook to the documentary but could have used just a little more detail to clearly connect.
4 ptsDeveloping
While you provided some general reactions, it wasn’t specific enough to the documentary to clearly demonstrate an understanding of the film.
0 ptsNo Marks
This section was missing or did not follow the directions as outlined.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeImpact of Discrimination
20 ptsFull Marks
You clearly reflected on documentary’s intended and unintended messaging and answered at least two questions fully, supported by the textbook, from the ‘Impact of Discrimination’ section.
15 ptsProficient/Good
You connected information from our textbook to the documentary by answering two questions. but could have used just a little more detail to clearly connect.
8 ptsDeveloping
While you summarized the content and reflected, this was not clearly linked to our information from the textbook on discrimination/social psychology. You were supposed to answer two questions from the ‘Discrimination’ section.
0 ptsNo Marks
This section was missing or did not follow the directions as outlined.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics
10 ptsAccomplished
No more than one or two minor errors in either grammar, punctuation/capitalization, or spelling. Paper was at least one full page of content.
6 ptsProficient/Good
2-4 minor errors noted. Be sure to read your paper out loud or use some of the resources available to help support your writing skills.
4 ptsDeveloping
Many minor errors present. I recommend using the writing center for paper reviews moving forward.
0 ptsNo Marks
Significant errors present that may have made your paper difficult to understand. Please use the writing center moving forward for assistance in paper writing.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA FormatYou will need to use APA formatting for the style of the paper and also work to include in-text citations for the book. Please include a title page and reference page.
10 ptsAccomplished
Student is using in-text citations for the textbook and has appropriately formatted the paper with: headings, title page, and reference page.
8 ptsProficient/Good
APA style and format are good, but with some errors. Please see summative comments for what they may be.
6 ptsDeveloping
Student attempted APA formatting but was missing some of the major elements. See narrative summary for more detail.
0 ptsNo Marks
APA format is not used in this paper. Please be advised, use of APA format is a requirement for psychology courses.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeapplicationApply the concepts and theories that are the foundations of the field of Psychology to behavioral phenomenon.
threshold: 2.0 pts
3 ptsExceeds Expectations
2 ptsMeets Exectations
1 ptsDeveloping
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCommunicationExpress their understanding of psychological concepts/issues in written or oral presentation format.
threshold: 2.0 pts
3 ptsExceeds Expectations
2 ptsMeets Expecations
1 ptsDeveloping
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Total Points: 50