PRESENTATION CDM

connaissance du monde

Presentation

INDEX

What is CDM?

Assessment objectives

Areas of study - The Themes

Organisation and timelines

Assessment

Online research log

Questions & Advices

what is 'connaissance du monde'?

O1

what is 'connaissance du monde'?

• CDM: key element of the new Baccalaureate Français International (BFI).
• Same coefficient as English Language and Literature and History-Geography.

• Designed to develop analytical and critical thinking skills as well as research experience.

what is 'connaissance du monde'?

• Develop your understanding of a variety of issues and questions relevant to the world today using topics studied in section lessons.
• Define a research question and undertake independant research.
• use a variety of sources of information, identifying different perspectives and evaluating the validity of the arguments and evidence presented.
• You will also need to engage with a relevant international partner;an individual or organisation who can make a contribution towards you addressing your research question.

Connaissance du Monde is a fantastic opportunity to develop the skills of research, project management and communication whilst also deepening your understanding of global issues and your awareness of aspects of British culture. It is a great complement to your English and History-Geography courses and will serve you extremely well as you move into higher education and beyond.

assessment objectives

O2

assessment objectives

Students will be assessed on the following skills:

AO1 Research Process Having formulated an appropriate research question, candidates should be able to: • Plan and carry out relevant research using appropriate research methods and referencing • identify and engage with an appropriate international partner • reflect on the strengths and limitations of their research project.

assessment objectives

A02 Analysis and Evaluation Candidates should be able to: • analyse and evaluate a range of source material • critically evaluate different perspectives, assessing the validity with which they are made and the evidence on which they are based • develop convincing and well-substantiated judgements based on supporting evidence

Students will be assessed on the following skills:

assessment objectives

A03 Communication Candidates should be able to: • present views and information in a coherent and well-structured way • engage in an academic discussion and respond to questions in a relevant and appropriate way • communicate clearly and fluently in English, using appropriate technical terms and vocabulary

Students will be assessed on the following skills:

CdM is awarded 20 marks coefficient 20: it is as important as HG or Literature.

areas of study - the themes

O3

areas of study - the themes

Theme 2: Living in the world

Theme 3: Building a common future

Theme 1: Thinking about society

Theme 1: Thinking about society

Strand B (1B): Understanding the functioning of the State, analysing the life of institutions

Strand (1C): Developing a personal and critical view of developments in society

Strand A (1A): Understanding how societies are structured and evolve

Theme 2: living in the world

Strand B (2B): Moving around

Strand (2C): Cultural and linguistic diversity

Strand A (2A): Sharing Spaces

Theme 3: Building a common future

Strand B (3B): Seeking ways to achieve sustainable development

Strand (3C): Innovate, create, evolve

Strand A (3A): Protect, conserve, improve

AN EXAMPLE: theme 1 - strand C (1C)

Developing a personal and critical view of developments in society This theme explores how the arts and literature reflect society, but also influence it. Journalism and the media (including social media) generate and shape public debate about political and social issues, and have the power to inform – but also to disinform.

AN EXAMPLE: theme 1 - strand C (1C)

Key Questions to consider

British Section specificities:

• How do the arts deal with current issues? • What role do they play in the dissemination and debate of ideas? • What role do the media and opinion-shapers play in current events and developments in society, and on shaping the future? • What role does the state play in encouraging and financing artistic commentary on social or political issues? • How much freedom do artists, creators and authors have when they engage with social or political issues?

• The role of the media and social networks (freedom and ownership of the press: BBC, tabloids, etc.). • Counter-culture and protest movements in the UK; Establishment/Anti-Establishment; humour and satire in social critique, media, and politics. • British cultural production (fiction, film, literature, TV, art) and its global influence

organisation and timelines

O4

TIMELINE

Preparing for summer and rentrée

Research questions review, bulletin comments

Thematic meetings

Introduction

February

April/May

November

December

March

May

September

International parnters

Research skills, databases

Video presentations, bulletin grades and comments

organisation

To the infinity and beyond

A guided process

A skills-based approach

Develop your own personal project based on the curriculum, the guidance provided by your teacher and the help from your international partner

Often report your findings, questions, problems, to your teacher

No lesson; students do their own research.

assessment

O5

assessment - FORMAT

a. Oral assessment - Duration: 20 minutes, no preparation time b. The assessment, organised in school by the Section towards the end of Terminale, consists of a presentation by the candidate of their individual project. c. Presentation: 10 minutes, followed by a 10-minute discussion with the examiners in English. d. The examiners will be two teachers, one from the English department and one from the History-Geography department. One of the examiners should be the student’s supervisor.

assessment - presentation

e. The presentation will focus on the processes and procedures the student has been through when reserching and preparing their presentation. This will include: i. Justifying the choice of research question, and how it links to the syllabusii. Evaluating and analysing sources of information and perspectives, including engagement with the international partneriii. Explaining and defending the approach and methodologyiv. Explaining the knowledge, understanding and skills acquired during the project

assessment - support material

f. The presentation will be supported by either paper or digital resources prepared by the candidate in advance. Projecting digital resources will be possible. If resources are prepared on paper, then copies will be provided, by the candidate, for themselves and each examiner. Support materials: only illustrative, not part of the evaluation. Support materials could include: i. Short texts or extracts from documentsii. Images or photographsiii. Graphs or chartsiv. Maps

assessment - discussion

g. After a maximum of 10 minutes, the examiners will discuss the presentation with the candidate. The purpose of the discussion will be to provide the candidate with opportunities to deepen or clarify certain points raised during the presentation. They should focus on the process the candidate has been through, the commitment it has involved, and the contribution made by their engagement with their international partner.

online research log

O6

what is a research log?

A Research Log is a a list of all the sources you have looked at towards a single research goal. It is a record of when you did your research, where you did it (the database used for example) and a report of your findings, problems and questions.

In a nutshell, your research log is your research's private diary. All your thoughts, feelings, findings, questions, doubts, etc. belong there!

what is a research log? An example

how to keep an online research log?

Why keep your log online? Easier to access, easier to present to teacher/classmates, less likely to be forgotten at home. How to keep it online? * Google Doc: but requires a Google account... * Padlet: also requires an account... * Word doc saved in the ENT workspace: that's what I would do :)

how to keep track of your research?

Active bibliography to download on Pronote

questions & advices

O7

"Do we get a grade on the bulletin for CdM?"

You get a comment on your bulletin for the first term and a grade for the second term.

"Does the CdM count for the contrôle continu?"

No it does not. The only CdM grade which counts for the bac is the one you get for the oral exam in Terminale.

"Then why do you give us a grade for the 2nd term?"

To let you know where you stand in terms of engagement, research skills, project partner, structure, communication, etc. 1/2

As every other grade in Première, your CdM grade will reflect on your Livret Scolaire and eventually on Parcoursup. 2/2

"What are the criteria used to grade CdM in the bulletin?"

CdM grades and comments are based on the same criteria as the oral exam. You can find an adapted assessment grid on Pronote.

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Some advice

From your wise and awesome teacher

1. "Do not think you have plenty of time and that you can start in Terminale!"

2. "Do not think you don't have enough time and that everything needs to be over in June!"

3. "Do not work on your project ONLY during our weekly sessions!"

4. "Fail to prepare? Prepare to fail!"

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