The Canadian Government has legislated that “All citizens are to complete the Interpersonal Communication Course.” I
Group Work:
Select a group to work with (4-5 members).
Within your group, select a generation that you will be catering to
(i.e. toddlers, school age, adolescents, adults, older adults)
One person in the group must take on the role of the following:
- Education/ Recreation
- Community Member/Parent or parent committee
- Political Decision Maker/Financial Support
- Social Advocacy (i.e. SSW, Social Justice Advocate, etc.)
- Interpersonal Communication Specialist
- *Other
*(if doing an *other, please substitute one of the categories: your group can create another category; however, please ensure they are relevant to the topic).
*4 of the 5 major topics must be covered.
Interpersonal Communication & Social Advocacy ARE MANDATORY
Your task:
The Canadian Government has legislated that “All citizens are to complete the Interpersonal Communication Course.” It is your task to introduce Interpersonal Communication (IC) to each citizen.
Present the needs, benefits, outcomes, etc. and a 5 year plan of what the community will look like after your team engages the community with these Interpersonal Communication services.
Your group will submit a research paper, pamphlet/flyer, presentation (20-25 mins), as well as an evaluation of each member.
The Research Paper is worth 40% (2-5 pages), the Presentation is worth 40%, the Pamphlet is worth 15% and the (honest) Peer Evaluation is worth 5% and is 100% confidential (others will not see what you submitted in your peer evaluation). The peer evaluation will be completed ONCE THE PRESENTATION IS OVER AND SUBMITTED TO INSTRUCTOR AT THE END OF CLASS.
SEE RUBRIC (attached separately).
Group Assignment Rubric
Student Names: _________________________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Excellent (5.0 – 4.0)
Appropriate (3.75 – 2.25)
Below Expectations (2.0 – 0)
Overall Organization
and Work
Paper demonstrated a well-organized creative and knowledgeable presentation.
Hard work evident
Reading audience very engaged in presentation
Some faltering and disorganization of written material
Disorganization and uncertainty noted
Paper was too short or too long,
Limited effort to engage reading audience
Explanations failed to demonstrate theory and helping skills.
Reading audience not engaged in written material
Research
Paper outlined relevant Canadian research related to the topic
Format for writing the paper was clear and concise.
Absence of grammar or spelling errors in paper enhanced its’ message
Research presented was incomplete; unclear; out of date; or excessive. Little or no Canadian perspective. Format for writing the paper was appropriate. Some references provided.
Some grammar and spelling errors in the paper.
Research lacked Canadian content.
Failure to provide major issues associated with client population
Helping Strategies, Theory and Values
Clearly outlined and demonstrated theory, helping skills and values according to needs of the topic and capable of sustaining the community for 5+ years.