Project-based course model
This course model is designed around the development of a course-long group project. At key points in the term, the teacher meets with students to review critical information and provide guidance on how to proceed with the project’s next step(s). Face-to-face class meetings can be regular or intermittent, depending on the project, but the instructor should maintain regular contact with each group to provide continuous feedback and guidance.
Consider using Microsoft Teams to help facilitate group work and communication with the instructor.
This example accounts for approximately 100 hours. Therefore, approximately 35 hours remain for other coursework to be assigned as required by the instructor.
Table: Example weekly schedule for project-based course model
| Week | In-class | Out-of-class |
| 1 | Intro to the course; overview of the project | Readings or videos |
| 2 | Group formation and norming activities | Select the project topic Work on project proposal & submitting before next class Readings or videos |
| 3 | None | |
| 4 | The instructor provides relevant information or content for the next step in the project
Students begin working on the project plan |
Submit the project plan (with clear roles and tasks) Meet with group 1-3 times over two weeks to work on the project Meet with instructor (individual or group) to monitor progress and receive feedback Readings or videos |
| 5 | None | |
| 6 | The instructor provides relevant information or content for the next step in the project | Meet with group 1-3 times over two weeks to work on the project
Submit a status report on the project to the instructor. Readings or videos |
| 7 | None | |
| 8 | The instructor provides relevant information or content for the next step in the project. | Meet with group 1-3 times over two weeks to work on the project
Submit a status report on the project to the instructor. Meet with instructor (individual or group) to monitor progress and receive feedback Readings or videos |
| 9 | None | |
| 10 | The instructor provides relevant information or content for the next step in the project | Meet with group 1-3 times over two weeks to work on the project
Submit a status report on the project to the instructor. Meet with instructor (individual or group) to monitor progress and receive feedback Readings or videos |
| 11 | None | |
| 12 | Group presentations (optional)
Peer evaluations of group work Course wrap up |
Work on individual reflections on the project, final course assignments and activities |
