LC Module: Project Planning - Assessment and Accomplishment

“Compared to traditional instructional methods, students engaged in small-group learning achieve higher grades, retain information longer, and have reduced dropout rates, improved communication and collaboration skills, and a better understanding of professional environments (Johnson, Johnson, & Stanne, 2000; Springer, Stanne, & Donovan, 1997; Terenzini, Cabrera, Colbeck, Parente, & Bjorklund, 2001; cited in Oakley, Felder, Brent, & Elhajj, 2004)." (Vega, Vanessa 12,03,2012).

“Many other research studies show similar effects. In general, PBL research shows a slightly positive effect on achievement scores with much larger positive gains on indicators such as: critical thinking and problem solving skills, abilities related to accessing, analyzing, organizing, and communicating information, student attendance patterns and disciplinary behaviors.” (Glassgow, 1997; Jones, Rasmussen & Moffitt, 1997).” (Haney, Dr. Jodi J. 2005).

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PG011-M. Project Planning Assessment Meeting Three – Contributing Factors Timed Talk Activity Sheet

PG011-S3 – Contributing Factors Timed Talk Template – As directed, after completion of project, Instructor and the Project Facilitator will lead team members, individually with a group project partner or team, to develop a “Timed Talk” to share the most successful and most challenging project outcomes and the contributing factors. In project management, many factors can lead to challenges or success. There will be varying opinions as to the root causes of various successful or challenging outcomes. These factors can be effectively portrayed using a visual tool, such as a fishbone diagram. A fishbone diagram can show the major cause and effect of various decisions and activities within the project.

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PG010-L. Project Planning Assessment Meeting Two – Project Closure Interview Timed Talk Activity Sheet

PG010-S3 – Project Closure Interview Timed Talk Template – As directed, after completion of project, Instructor and the Project Facilitator will lead team members, individually with a group project partner and/or team to develop a “Timed Talk” to explain and justify the most important accomplishments of the project. Interview questions are available to assist in the presentation planning.

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PG009-K. Project Planning Assessment Meeting One – Personal Project Reflection Timed Talk Activity Sheet

PG009-S4 – Personal Project Reflection Timed Talk Template – As directed, after completion of project, Instructor and the Project Facilitator will lead team members, individually, with a group project partner or team, to develop a “Timed Talk” that reflects and provides concrete examples of the learning outcomes and real-life applications derived from the project experience. Sentence stems are available to assist in the presentation planning.

Achievement Points - The gears located on each module provide some research specifics why the strategy used in each module raises student achievement. You can click on the gear to read and click on the gear again to eliminate the research box retrieved. For more citation reference information, please refer to the Learning Connect Research Resource Guide in the left hand column of this website.