CSEC English A SBA overview

Overview

This School-Based Assessment (SBA) requires students to join groups consisting of at least three members per group. After finding the themes, the students MUST find sub-topics relating to the broad theme. Students are expected to source information from THREE artefacts, namely, video, audio and print (compulsory).

NB: These artefacts must be based on the sub-topics. 

Example: 

Theme: Pollution 

• Sub-topic 1: The effects of Pollution on the environment
• Sub-topic 2: The causes of air pollution
• Sub-topic 3: How to alleviate pollution 

After that, each student should write a Plan of Investigation. This aspect is based on the sub-topic chosen, and the following questions MUST be answered: 

1. Why did you choose the topic?
2. How will this research help you as a student of English Language?
3. How do you intend to collect information on the topic? 

Example: 

I have chosen the topic " The effects of Pollution on the environment" because over the years I have learned of some of the ways that pollution can affect the environment negatively. This has sparked my interest in wanting to pursue a career in the field of environmental studies. As a student of English, this research will help to enhance my summary writing skills as I will be required to select and organized the main ideas from my artefacts. Additionally, this research will also aid in improving my critical thinking and research skills. I intend to use a video, newspaper article, and audio to collect the relevant information for this research.