About This Subject
This subject is not mainly a knowledge-based subject like Biology, History or Geography.
A student is not expected to memorise detailed facts about climate change, migration, healthcare, sport, technology and all the other syllabus topics. Cambridge states that the topics provide contexts in which students develop skills, while knowledge of topic content is not assessed. It also says students are not expected to have experience of every topic.
1: Core Concepts And Global Perspectives Skills
2: Research Methods, Evidence And Source Evaluation
3: Written Exam Preparation
4: The Individual Report
5: The Team Project
6: Global Topics 1–8
7: Global Topics 9–15
8: Global Topics 16–22
9: Practice Tasks, Model Responses And Checklists
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Learning Objectives
Plan, carry out, evidence and reflect on a Team Project while meeting official team and individual requirements.
Official Structure
Team Project
- Teams contain two to five members.
- The team selects one topic and a relevant local issue.
- Each member researches a different aspect or perspective.
- The team decides, plans and carries out a course of action.
- The team produces a 300–400-word Explanation of Research and Planning.
- The team submits Evidence of Action.
- Each individual writes a Reflective Paper.
Choosing A Local Issue
- The issue should be visible or meaningful in the local context.
- The team must be able to research different perspectives.
- The action must be realistic within time and resources.
- The action should be capable of making a positive difference.
- Success must be measurable.
- The project must be safe, ethical and permitted.
Explanation Of Research And Planning Checklist
Team Document
- Topic and local issue are clearly identified.
- Each member’s research responsibility is stated.
- Research findings influenced the selected action.
- Roles and responsibilities are clear.
- The action plan includes sequence and timing.
- The method of evidencing the action is stated.
- Measures of success are specific.
- Any changes made during the project are explained.
- The document remains within 300–400 words.
Evidence Of Action
Evidence should demonstrate what the team actually did during the action. Suitable evidence may include a final poster, leaflet, webpage, presentation, photographs of an event or a video within the permitted limit. Research notes and photographs of planning meetings are not themselves Evidence of Action.
Avoid
- Evidence that only shows preparation.
- Images with no explanation of what occurred.
- Claims of impact with no measurement.
- Material copied from another organisation.
- Evidence that exposes personal information without consent.
Measuring Success
- Before-and-after counts or surveys.
- Participation or attendance.
- Change in awareness or behaviour.
- Feedback from the target group.
- Completion of a practical improvement.
- Reach of a campaign, interpreted carefully.
- Unexpected outcomes and limitations.
Reflective Paper Prompts
Reflect On
- What I personally researched and learned.
- How research changed or confirmed my perspective.
- How effectively the team selected and carried out the action.
- What evidence shows success or limited success.
- My personal contribution.
- Strengths and weaknesses of collaboration.
- Problems, changes and how they were handled.
- What I would do differently in a future project.
Final Team Checklist
Before Submission
- All team members understand which work is shared and which is individual.
- The action was actually carried out.
- Evidence is authentic and suitable.
- Measures of success are reported honestly.
- The reflective writing is individual.
- Sources are acknowledged.
- Word and time limits are respected.
- All work complies with safety, ethics and school rules.
Lesson Summary
- The issue must be local and the action realistic.
- Research should influence the choice and design of action.
- Evidence must show the action, not only preparation.
- Success should be measured honestly.
- Individual reflection must evaluate learning, action and collaboration.
