The Wall Street Crash and the Great Depression
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The Wall Street Crash and the Great Depression Independent Research
Dependent Learners • You predominantly respond to the pressures of the system through deadlines, penalties & marks. • The content and resources you utilise are determined by your tutors. • You follow your tutors’ instructions to letter and don’t go much beyond it. You find it sufficient. • You find little opportunity in your studies to go beyond tutors’ instructions, and you may not be encouraged to do it either.
Independent Learners • You respond to the external pressures, but you are also seeking personal satisfaction and want to learn as much as you can. • Although your tutors have given guidance on resources you need, you happily seek out your own resources. • You are keen to develop personal strategies for learning. • You are keen to reflect on what and how you learn.
What should be included in your research project? • Causes, events and consequences of Wall Street Crash. • Causes, events and consequences of Great Depression. • Hoover’s responses to Great Depression. • Franklin D Roosevelt’s responses to Great Depression.
What will your research project look like? • • • It is up to you. Extended essay Series of exam style questions and answers Video diary Podcast Any other ideas?
What skills do I need to demonstrate? • • • Focus on change over time. Research from a range of sources. Explanation. Comparison. Make informed judgments (how important/successful etc. )
When is it due?