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  4.7. Project-based learning model

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4.7. Project-based learning model

• Main purpose: "deep learning" (applicable knowledge)

Outline of the model defined by "Moursund":

• A typical project has 4 phases:

(1) Getting started

1. Define the topic of overall course
2. Define timelines, milestones and assessment methods
3. Identify resources
4. Identify prerequisites
5. Advance organization (project-methodology, skills that will have to be acquired etc.)
6. form teams

(2) Initial Team Activity - Project Planning

1. Knowledge pooling by team members
2. Initial project specification, e.g. formulate objectives and questions. At university level, this should lead to a research design.
3. Planning, e.g. definition of work packages, milestones and timelines
4. Formal teacher feedback
5. Revision of the project specification and plan (if need return to steps 2 and 3)

(3) Project Implementation

1. Have students complete one task and milestone at a time. Make sure that students engage in regular meetings
2. Refining of project definition
3. Sharing between team members (make sure that there is collaboration and cooperation, you decide)
4. Provide feedback (this includes peer-to-peer tutoring, global feedback to the class for all projects, etc.)
5. Move toward completion.
6. Repeat all steps until all milestones have been met

(4) Completion

1. Students have to polish the final product and prepare associated presentations.
2. Assessment: The whole class should assist at the presentation of the results. Students may have the occasion to integrate a last feedback.
3. Closing session with the whole class discussing the experience

Notes:

• There are many variants of this kind of model
• ICT-enhanced models put more emphasis on intermediary products and exchange activities (see next)