Journalism Studies 20
A Curriculum Guide for the Secondary Level
April 1998
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Introduction
Aim and Goals
Curriculum Principles
Representing and Viewing
Role of Technology
Some Technical Considerations
Western Canadian Framework
Core Curriculum Components and Initiatives
Core Curriculum
Common Essential Learnings
Adaptive Dimension
Indian and Métis Content, Perspectives, and Resources
Multicultural Content, Perspectives, and Resources
Portrayal of Persons with Disabilities
Gender Equity
Resource-based Learning
Course Overview
Foundational and Specific Learning Objectives
Curriculum Content
Course Overview
Module 1: Print Journalism
Introduction to Print Journalism
Truth and Accuracy: Gathering and Writing the News
Ethics and Journalism
Editorial Writing: Enlightened Opinion
Feature Stories and Reviews
Literary Journalism
Photojournalism
Magazines
Module 2: Electronic Journalism
Module 3: On Assignment (Project)
Sample Projects
Assessment and Evaluation
Assessment and Evaluation
Purpose
Principles of Student Evaluation
Diagnostic, Formative, and Summative Evaluation
Portfolios
A Suggested Evaluation Procedure
Sample Assessment Forms
Glossary
References
