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\r\n\r\nThis 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\u2019s 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.\r\n\r\nConsider using Microsoft Teams to help facilitate group work and communication with the instructor.\r\n\r\nThis example accounts for approximately 100 hours. Therefore, approximately 35 hours remain for other coursework to be assigned as required by the instructor.\r\n\r\nTable: Example weekly schedule for project-based course model<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Week<\/strong><\/td>\r\nIn-class<\/strong><\/td>\r\nOut-of-class<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1<\/td>\r\nIntro to the course; overview of the project<\/td>\r\nReadings or videos<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2<\/td>\r\nGroup formation and norming activities<\/td>\r\nSelect the project topic\r\nWork on project proposal & submitting before next class\r\nReadings or videos<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
3<\/td>\r\nNone<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
4<\/td>\r\nThe instructor provides relevant information or content for the next step in the project\r\n\r\nStudents begin working on the project plan<\/td>\r\nSubmit the project plan (with clear roles and tasks)\r\nMeet with group 1-3 times over two weeks to work on the project\r\nMeet with instructor (individual or group) to monitor progress and receive feedback\r\nReadings or videos<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
5<\/td>\r\nNone<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
6<\/td>\r\nThe instructor provides relevant information or content for the next step in the project<\/td>\r\nMeet with group 1-3 times over two weeks to work on the project\r\n\r\nSubmit a status report on the project to the instructor.\r\n\r\nReadings or videos<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
7<\/td>\r\nNone<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
8<\/td>\r\nThe instructor provides relevant information or content for the next step in the project.<\/td>\r\nMeet with group 1-3 times over two weeks to work on the project\r\n\r\nSubmit a status report on the project to the instructor.\r\n\r\nMeet with instructor (individual or group) to monitor progress and receive feedback\r\n\r\nReadings or videos<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
9<\/td>\r\nNone<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
10<\/td>\r\nThe instructor provides relevant information or content for the next step in the project<\/td>\r\nMeet with group 1-3 times over two weeks to work on the project\r\n\r\nSubmit a status report on the project to the instructor.\r\n\r\nMeet with instructor (individual or group) to monitor progress and receive feedback\r\n\r\nReadings or videos<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
11<\/td>\r\nNone<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
12<\/td>\r\nGroup presentations (optional)\r\n\r\nPeer evaluations of group work\r\n\r\nCourse wrap up<\/td>\r\nWork on individual reflections on the project, final course assignments and activities<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"
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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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Consider using Microsoft Teams to help facilitate group work and communication with the instructor.<\/p>\n

This example accounts for approximately 100 hours. Therefore, approximately 35 hours remain for other coursework to be assigned as required by the instructor.<\/p>\n

Table: Example weekly schedule for project-based course model<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Week<\/strong><\/td>\nIn-class<\/strong><\/td>\nOut-of-class<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nIntro to the course; overview of the project<\/td>\nReadings or videos<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nGroup formation and norming activities<\/td>\nSelect the project topic
\nWork on project proposal & submitting before next class
\nReadings or videos<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nNone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nThe instructor provides relevant information or content for the next step in the project<\/p>\n

Students begin working on the project plan<\/td>\n

Submit the project plan (with clear roles and tasks)
\nMeet with group 1-3 times over two weeks to work on the project
\nMeet with instructor (individual or group) to monitor progress and receive feedback
\nReadings or videos<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nNone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nThe instructor provides relevant information or content for the next step in the project<\/td>\nMeet with group 1-3 times over two weeks to work on the project<\/p>\n

Submit a status report on the project to the instructor.<\/p>\n

Readings or videos<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

7<\/td>\nNone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nThe instructor provides relevant information or content for the next step in the project.<\/td>\nMeet with group 1-3 times over two weeks to work on the project<\/p>\n

Submit a status report on the project to the instructor.<\/p>\n

Meet with instructor (individual or group) to monitor progress and receive feedback<\/p>\n

Readings or videos<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

9<\/td>\nNone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nThe instructor provides relevant information or content for the next step in the project<\/td>\nMeet with group 1-3 times over two weeks to work on the project<\/p>\n

Submit a status report on the project to the instructor.<\/p>\n

Meet with instructor (individual or group) to monitor progress and receive feedback<\/p>\n

Readings or videos<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

11<\/td>\nNone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\nGroup presentations (optional)<\/p>\n

Peer evaluations of group work<\/p>\n

Course wrap up<\/td>\n

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