IB World Religions : Hinduism Review

Monday, April 6, 2015

Hinduism Review

Hinduism: A Refresher

Let’s take a moment to refresh our minds on some of the important beliefs and practices of Hinduism.

In groups of three, you will be responsible for one of the following topics. Your job is two-fold:

1. Provide a detailed exposition of the topic. This can be done in the manner of your choosing, so long as the end result is that students have notes in their binders.

2. Bring your ideas to life in a new way.; create a comic or poster, etc.… the choice is yours.

a. Karma, atman, reincarnation, samsara, moksha

b. Idea of a God, monotheism vs. polytheism

c. Four stages of life (ashramas)

d. Four paths to salvation

e. Four goals of life (purusharthas)

ALL GROUPS:

How would the following questions be answered by a Hindu?

1. What is the human condition?

2. Where are we going?

3. How do we get there?

***Remember Hinduism will focus on Paper 1 Questions** This means:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of specified content
– Define, understand and use concepts associated with particular world religions
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2. Demonstrate application and analysis of knowledge and understanding
– Demonstrate how the key concepts of a religion are expressed in the behaviour of believers
– Demonstrate application and analysis of concepts

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IB RUBRIC FOR BLOGS (ON MOST ENTRIES)

Here is a brief breakdown of how you will be graded on blog entries:

7(100): Excellence beyond reproach (you should be published)

6 (96): Very good performance: Detailed knowledge and understanding, logically structured, appropriate terminology; analysis, evaluation and synthesis of knowledge; strong awareness of multiple perspectives; strong evidence and critical thinking

5(93): Good Performance: Sound knowledge and understanding; answers are logical and coherent, but could be extended; some integration of knowledge and concepts; tendency to be more descriptive than evaluative although shows contrasting views; solid evidence of critical thinking; an ability to analyze data

4(90): Strong Performance: Secure knowledge and understanding beyond 'common sense' points; ability to structure, but need to improve clarity and focus; ability to develop ideas, relate facts, substantiate assertions, but is more descriptive than analytical; ability to interpret data, solve problems and engage in analysis.

3(84): Mediocre performance:Demonstrates some knowledge and understanding; a basic use of terminology and structure; some ability to make links between facts and ideas. Assignment clearly lacks the depth of response.

2:(74) Poor performance: limited knowledge and understanding, some sense of structure, limited use of terminology, limited ability to make links between facts and ideas. Information is very limited in depth expected for assignment.

1:(65) Very poor performance: very limited knowledge and understanding; no clear structure, inadequate terminology, limited demonstration of understanding of data or analysis. Large gaps in demonstration or completion of expectations.