MAY/JUNE

Introduction & Investigation Phase:

• Brainstorm & generate ideas

• Identify prior learning

• Outline of topic – decide on goal & global context

• Decide on product/ outcome

• Initial research period – select relevant resources & gather information

• Begin development of criteria to evaluate product by

 

 

3rd  May              Introductory Meeting with all G9 Students

25th May             Activity Day – Personal Project Developing Ideas

28th May             PP Proposal form completed & handed in to Personal Project Coordinator 

 

Initial meetings will be held with G9 Study Skills Teachers during study skills class time in June.       

 

Supervisors will be finalised after the Summer Holidays, to accommodate new students & staff

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WHILST YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SPEND ALL SUMMER BREAK WORKING ON YOUR PERSONAL PROJECT, YOU MUST COMPLETE…

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MINIMUM EXPECTED:

• Find 5 sources and analyse their relevance for your research purposes

•  Write 5 process journal entries

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GOOD PROGRESS would be:

•  Find 10 sources and analyse their relevance for your research purposes

•   Write 10 process journal entries

•   Detailed plan/timeline of next steps for product making

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EXCELLENT PROGRESS would include:

•   All of the above PLUS….

•   Detailed evaluation of all sources, against objective criteria, and their relevance to your project – identifying the different between reliable sources and useful sources

•  Detailed plan including logical steps with specific dates, deadlines, clear record of any adjustments

•  Exploration of different ways to make your product

 

JULY/AUGUST/SEPTEMBER

Planning Phase:

• Finalise criteria (this should happen near the start of this phase)

• Continue research- select, evaluate & acknowledge (cite) information

• Work on product/outcome

• At this point a draft a the investigation section of the report can be completed – Use the task-specific clarification for guidance

 

10th – 14th Sept        1st  meeting with Supervisor – what has been done  over summer/what needs to                                         be completed in planning phase by end of September

 

NEW STUDENTS DON'T PANIC!

Extra support will be given to ensure you get on track with this project quickly.

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OCTOBER/ NOVEMBER

Taking Action Phase:

Begin work on the product as soon as possible

• Complete work on product/outcome

• Refine product is necessary & then re-evaluate with supervisor

• Standardize evaluation of quality

• Plan Exhibition Display/Presentation)

• At this point a draft a the planning section of the report can be completed – Use the task-specific clarification for guidance

 

1st – 5th Oct         2nd meeting with supervisor* – check planned timeline – need updating? Check                                         product criteria – need updating? if so, evidence of updates included in process                                           journal

22nd – 26th Oct        3rd meeting with supervisor

12th – 16th Nov       4th meeting with supervisor* 

 

PERSONAL PROJECT EXHIBITION

27th November - Exhibition Prep Day

28th November - Personal Project Exhibition Day - open 9:30 am - 2 pm

 

DECEMBER/JANUARY/FEBRUARY

Reflection & Report Writing Phase:

• Review feedback from Exhibition

•  Evaluate quality of product against student developed criteria

•  Reflect on learning

•  Complete process journal entries on all 3 strands of reflection

•   Complete report – TAKING ACTION & REFLECTION SECTIONS

 

10th – 14th Dec       5th meeting with supervisor – share completed evaluation of product &                                                         exhibition presentation; Complete process journal entries related to Reflection                                             criterion

By 18th Jan             Report Criteria A & B must be handed to Supervisor for formative feedback

                                Supervisors should meet with students to go over written feedback

By 1st February      Report Criteria C & D must be handed to Supervisor for formative feedback

                                  Supervisors should meet with students to go over written feedback

11th – 14th Feb      Final feedback meeting with supervisor* – complete academic honesty form

15th Feb                 Final Report due for Internal Standardisation - all work due in at this time –                                                completed report, process journal extracts, evidence of product & academic                                                honesty form (to be completed with supervisor)

 

 

*  Meetings recorded as Interview -  part of Academic Honesty Form on Managebac