Project Student Guide: Levels 1 & 2
Published on 27. November 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-4441-0228-4 (ISBN)
Description
Written by experienced teachers and examiners closely involved with the development of the qualification, LEVELS 1 AND 2: STUDENT GUIDE is an accessible and practical resource that covers all the relevant skills students will need to effectively choose, plan, develop, realise and present their Project outcome and achieve success in the qualification. Providing support for independent learning, the resource includes: - Expert tips from the moderators to help students achieve a successful outcome - Guidance on how to succeed, including hints specific to improving your grade - Help in choosing a topic, title, format and outcome - "Putting it into practice" real-life examples of how students have dealt with the process - Essential guidance on the project management skills required: planning, research, developing and realising, reviewing and presenting - Checklists and record-keeping templates to really help students progress through the project process.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Learning
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Illustrations
7 photos and 15 line drawings
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 176 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
264 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4441-0228-4 (9781444102284)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
MARGARET GARDINER is a moderator with extensive experience as a teacher. EMMA ROGERS is Head of Geography at a secondary school.
Content
THE PROJECT: AN OVERVIEW How to use this coursebook What is the Project? First of all, let's consider what the Project is! How does it fit in with my other courses? What grade can I get? The Project as part of your Diploma Why should I be interested in doing the Project at level 1 or 2? Working with others, outside of school Why is this a good course to choose as a standalone qualification? What will I be assessed on? What skills will I learn? What are Personal Learning and Thinking Skills? What can I produce as a Project? How to Succeed How to improve your grades Assessment objectives How should I present my Project? What do my assessors expect to see? Record-Keeping Thinking about Group Work What skills can I expect to develop if I complete my Project as part of a group? Some important points about working in a group How do I show my work in a group Project? Avoiding the pitfalls of group work MANAGING THE PROJECT Choosing a Topic, Type and Title Choosing a topic Personal audit Choosing a type of Project Choosing a working title What works as a good topic or title? Things to Consider About Your Topic Working title sheet Completing the VTT How to complete the form Changing a Title Planning and Organisational Skills Starting Your Plan USING RESOURCES Researching (AO2) Different types of data Questionnaires/surveys Data collection Using secondary sources Using a library Understanding and using websites Who can help me? Making the most of specialist advisors Bias in research texts Summary writing DEVELOPING AND REALISING What should I include as evidence? How should I structure my Project? How to write a rationale framework for writing your rationale Problem-solving Problem-solving strategies Problem page Traffic-lighting Supervisor/Mentor Meetings Problems, Problems! What Makes a Good Project? Your student log Statistics and Their interpretation What is a statistic? Eliminating variables Using statistics in your Project Reviewing the Project Evaluation Thinking hats Evaluation Key Questions Evaluation Sheet Checklist for My Project Presentations What Makes a Good PowerPoint When Presenting? Glossary