Reflective Journal 5

August 4, 2008

Using your eduBlog Page, under the category CST/IST – Project 5 answer the following questions.

1. Open and read the “How to write a critique” document in the resources menu.

Describe what is a critique.

A critique involves and identies critical things to say about an article.

2. Outline the FOUR stages in a critique.

-Introduction

-Summary of the article

-Your own Analysis OR critical commentary on the original text

-Your own evaluaion and conclusion

3. Can a critique be positive? Discuss.

It can be swingng both ways, either good or bad or even both, just neutral. Because stage 4 is your evaluation so there is no right or wrong answer.

4. Critique the accuracy of the following articles:

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Journal 2

July 28, 2008

Find TWO current media topics which you consider to be social justice or moral issues. Then using your eduBlog Page, under the category CST/IST – Project 5, answer the following questions for each media topic.

1st MEDIA TOPIC 

1. Name the issue

‘Coles apologises for rorting drivers’.

2. Describe one media account of this issue

On a show ‘Today Tonight’ proved the giant supermarkets petrol service is ‘rorting’ custermers.
3. Where did you get this media account from?

The Daily Telegraph

4. Is this media account correct or reliable? Why?

I believe it is correct and reliable because it has quotes  and photos from real life people. It is very true because as i have seen the express petrol service always has signs on it saying ‘OUT OF ORDER’. In a documentary i saw, the ‘Today Tonight’ crew went to the coles express petrol service and tested the ‘OUT OF ORDER’ pumps to see if they would work, and they did.

5. Where else might you be able to find more information about this issue?

www.dailytelegraph.com.au

2nd MEDIA TOPIC

1. Name the issue

‘Protectng Predator who become the prey’. 

2. Describe one media account of this issue

The news on nearly all news and current affairs channels.

3. Where did you get this media account from?

‘The Daily Telegraph’

4. Is this media account correct or reliable? Why?

I believe that in this case the media have twisted the story around. I belive that there were dramatic changes made to make this one man look like the bad guy.

5. Where else might you be able to find more information about this issue?

www.dailytelegraph.com.au


Reflective Journal 1

July 28, 2008

1. Describe TWO things that you have learnt during this lesson.

I have learnt about how the media can twist around a story and how gullable the audience can be. Another thing that i have learnt is how to twist around a story.

2. Identify TWO areas you want to concentrate on during this project that you think need a greater improvement from the last project.

my Organisation skills need to be improved by heeps because i do get distracted easily. i also think that i need to start to work better in a group.

3. Discuss TWO ways in which your group could resolve any disputes during this process.

We could learn to communicate with each other with more respect and work better with each other by sharing our skills and making our weakness a strength.


journal 5

June 30, 2008

journal 5

1. i liked the fact that we got to have a little bit of freedom with our work and that in the end we had to get it done and it prepared us for the real world, in the real world no one is going to remind us about our work and everything like that, if the works not done, well then we will get fired.

2. i hated the fact that not everyone in my group did the same amount of work.

3. because i was with some of my friends i felt bad making them or telling them off for doing work.

4. it made sure that the people that did the work got all the credit for the work and you could see the qualitys of other people and there type of work that thay produce.

5. if we have more time then we can fix up the wiki a bit more and practice our speech more.


JOURNAL 5

June 16, 2008

1. Has your image of Jesus changed during the project? How or Why not?

No, I still see him in my father. My father is my saviour and i wish that im like him.

2. What do you feel is the best way to portray an image of Jesus and why?

For me, sacrifice. Jesus loves us so much that he died for our salvation and freedom.

3. What have you enjoyed about the project so far and what would you do differently?

Im learning more and more about jesus and his teachings. It is just strenghtening my faith.


journal 1 & 2

June 15, 2008

JOURNAL 1

1. List TWO problems that could occur from students selecting their own groups.

  • People feeling unwanted if chosen last.

  • People will choose friends and won’t do any work. They won’t tell the teacher because then they will be afraid they wont be friend with that person again.

2. Which type of student do you think would be selected first?

Some one that gets really good marks and is a hard worker.

3. Why do you think they were selected first?

They are selected first, because people with that particular person will probably get good marks because that person will correct and guide the other group members with there work.

4. Which type of student do you was selected last?

The people that get distracted very easily, people that done do any work, people that get bad marks and rely on other people to do everything for them.

5. What beneficial characteristics can you offer to your group?

  • Imagination

  • Creativity

  • Assistance

6. List THREE things you personally would like to improve on during this project.

  • Time management

  • Organisation

  • General computer skills (Photo shop, in design, etc.)

JOURNAL 2

1. How many rubrics are there for this project?

There are 3 rubrics for this project.

2. Describe the purpose of the rubric?

The purpose of a rubric is to guide you and to give you a goal to achieve good marks by the assistance of your fellow peers and teachers. It also tells you what to do in a certain project. 

3. How can you use the rubric to get the best possible mark?

  • To cross-check all your answers.  

  • Tells you what you need to do to get an A.

  • Read it and re-read it to make sure your finished product has everything it needs for you to get an A.


Journal Entry 4 – Introduction to Images of Jesus

June 11, 2008
Using your eduBlog Page, under the category CST/IST – Project 4 answer the following questions.

1) What form of medium (music, art or literature ) allows you to best connect with Jesus and Why?
Drawing. I see him in every role model/father figure. 

2) Why has Jesus been portrayed in so many different ways throughout history?

Yes. I get confused by how many photos there are of him, but i see him as my father. My father is my Jesus.

3) How is Jesus portrayed at Parramatta Marist?

By all the love going round and the sense of belonging. There is a lot of love in the atmosphere for our fellow peers and teachers.

4) What artistic time period do you think best represents your image of Jesus and why?

Know. I see him everyday in my prayers and thoughts. Like i sead i see him in my father.

5) Identify one image of Jesus that appeals to you. What do you like about the representation?

6) What factors currently shape your image of Jesus and why.
Jesus

I think this picture because it reminds me how much Jesus suffered and loves us and to know that he was saved and ressurected from the dead just renews my faith.


Journal Entry 3 – Introduction to Images of Jesus

June 11, 2008

Using your eduBlog Page, under the category CST/IST – Project 4 answer the following questions.

1) What words and or images come to mind when you hear the word Jesus.

The cross

INRI

Mary

God

Church

Christmas

2) Why might it be important for young people to identify with an image of Jesus?

So they see him as a role model/ leader and Brother.

3) Where in your life do you most associate with images of Jesus?

In prayer. We talk to the lord and his father up in heaven every single day.


journal entry 15

May 6, 2008

What is an Informed Conscience?

In order to make a decision doctor’s access a wide range of medical knowledge and patient history in order to diagnose a problem and treatment. The same principle can be applied to making moral decisions. We must be well informed regarding all the facts of the situation, moral values, virtues and laws in order to make our final decision. Therefore, an informed catholic conscience is an educated conscience that knows in any given situation.

Read the following scenario and answer the questions:

Roger Smith, a quite competent swimmer, is out for a leisurely stroll. During the course of his walk he passes by a deserted pier from which a teenage boy who apparently cannot swim has fallen into the water. The boy is screaming for help. Smith recognizes that there is absolutely no danger to himself if he jumps in to save the boy; he could easily succeed if he tried. Nevertheless, he chooses to ignore the boy’s cries. The water is cold and he is afraid of catching a cold — he doesn’t want to get his good clothes wet either. “Why should I inconvenience myself for this kid,” Smith says to himself, and passes on.

1.) There are always TWO sides to a conscience. What would Roger’s conscience be telling him?

Save the child no matter what. dont worry about the consequenses.
2.) Think of an example of Jesus’ teaching and explain how his teachings can help us to make an appropriate decision?
 love everyone as i have loved you. this is a very common saying that jesus sead to everyone.


Individual Task 3 – Ethical principles

May 6, 2008

Upload the answers to the following questions in your blog.1.) Define the term ‘moral integrity’The virtues relevant for integrity always accompany other, substantive virtues, and their associated values, principles and rules.

Quated from http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/1467-9752.00222
 

By reading many articles and other peoples opinions i have come to the conclusion that ‘moral integrity’ is more about us being children/adolescences its being guided in the right direction if needed. We have to start to think for ourselves 

2.) Describe why Maximillian Kolbe is regarded as a Christian of exemplary moral integrity.

Maximillian Kolbe is regarded as a Christian of exemplary moral integrity because he chose to give up his life for another man like jesus died for us.

3.) Outline Maximillians ethical actions/principles that he demonstrated in Auschwitz.

it was to give up his life for someone else.

4.) Evaluate whether you think he made the right decision and provide research to support your answer. i.e. Catholic teachings.

i believe he did the right thing aas did jesus say in the commandements. he sacraficed his life for us as did Maxamillian.