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Lecture 6 - Pre Project Activities

The document outlines the pre-project activities and requirements for EPE 213, focusing on project-based learning and teaching at the University of Botswana. It details significant questions to address, project planning steps, stakeholder involvement, and presentation guidelines. Additionally, it includes checklists for both PowerPoint presentations and written reports, emphasizing organization, clarity, and adherence to academic standards.

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Lecture 6 - Pre Project Activities

The document outlines the pre-project activities and requirements for EPE 213, focusing on project-based learning and teaching at the University of Botswana. It details significant questions to address, project planning steps, stakeholder involvement, and presentation guidelines. Additionally, it includes checklists for both PowerPoint presentations and written reports, emphasizing organization, clarity, and adherence to academic standards.

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EPE 213 -

PROJECT BASED LEARNING


& TEACHING
Lecturer: Dr. Grace W. Muriithi
Department of Primary Education
Faculty of Education
University of Botswana
Pre-project activities

 Significant Questions that each


project must answer:
 What?
 When?
 Why?
 How?
Pre-Project Activities

 What?
 Define the Project:
 Identify basic goals: e.g. Establish Literacy
Centres in Gaborone Primary Schools
 Determine who your stakeholders are:
 Ministry of Education
 Teachers
 Students
 Community/parents
 Identify Your Interests
 Note: Consider your personal interests & passions - a topic that
genuinely fascinates you will keep you motivated throughout
the project.
Pre-Project Activities

 When? Timing of the project


 February/March
Pre-Project Activities

 Why? The reason for the project


 Promote reading in schools
 Encourage schools/teachers to
foster a reading culture
 Note:
 Clearly state the goal or objective of
your project. What specific question
or problem do you want to address
or investigate? Or make people
Pre-Project Activities

 How?
 Have a group of student and staff volunteers meet up
 Draft a plan
 Assign roles - Gives roles and assignments to team
members
 Map out a schedule - Schedule meetings with the
team to track project progress
 Look for sponsors
 Project communication: Select communications method
 Note: Conduct Background Research
 Research existing literature, and general info related
to your area of interest. You need to understand the
current state of knowledge and identify gaps or areas
where further action or research is needed.
Pre-Project Activities

 Starting points:
 Budget estimates/ time needed
 Personnel needed
 Target schools – how many?
 Communication platform
 Monitor progress – create a
checklist
 Present proposal – to who & why?
Project Checklist

 Examples of a project
checklist
 Step 1: Identify the project.
 Step 2: Determine the desired
outcome(s).
 Step 3: Describe each of the project's
component tasks.
 Step 4: Identify the players.
 Step 5: Determine a time line (or
staged time lines) for each project
component.
Project Checklist
 Examples of a project checklist:
 Focus on significant content.
 Develop 21st century competencies.
Incorporation of the 4Cs
 Engage students in in-depth inquiry.
 Organize tasks around a driving question.
 Establish a need to know.
 Encourage voice and choice.
 Incorporate critique and revision.
 Include a public audience.
Research / gather information

 Brainstorm Ideas
 Brainstorm a list of potential topics based on your interests
and the gaps you’ve identified - just generate ideas.
 Narrow Down Your Options
 Evaluate each potential topic based on criteria such as
feasibility, relevance, novelty, and complexity. Eliminate
topics that are too broad, too simple, or too difficult to pursue
within your resources and timeframe.
 Formulate A Hypothesis/working plan
 Using the chosen topic develop a clear and testable
hypothesis/plan. A well-defined hypothesis will guide your
investigations.
 Consider Resources
 Assess the availability of resources, materials, and equipment
needed for your project. Ensure that you can access what you
need to carry out your project effectively.
How do you plan the project?

 Consult with relevant stakeholders e.g. teachers,


mentors, or experts in your chosen field - for valuable
insights, guidance, and can help refine your topic.
 Evaluate Potential Impact
 Consider the impact/significance of your project. Will it:
 contribute to existing knowledge?
 address a relevant issue?
 have real-world applications?
 Projects with practical implications often stand out.
 Plan Your Approach
 create an outline of the steps to take and the timeline
for your project. Ensure that your project is well-
structured and follows the scientific method.
Considerations
 Going to local schools
 Letter of introduction to the head of school
 Formal wear/depends on the project
 Consideration of age group – have drama relevant to age
group
 Work with the teachers
 Be courteous/respectful
 Research within UB:
 Consult with the relevant authorities
 Liaise with SRC if you need to
 Make flyers etc for publicity

 Be adequately prepared
CHECKLIST FOR THE POWERPOINT
PRESENTATION (Max. 9 minutes):

 Cover Slide – UB logo:


 Course Title and Course code
 Group Number
 Group Question (ALL CAPS)
 Lecturer’s name:
 TITLE OF THE PROJECT
 Body: (maximum 6 slides). Include relevant captions/pictures
 Introduction and Background of the project
 Objectives of the project
 Location & Stakeholders involved
 how the project was publicised
 how was the project carried out & how the 4Cs incorporated in the project
 conclusion: benefits of the project & recommendations
 References (1 slide) Use the APA (7th edition) citation style.
 Last slide: Group members: Names should be in alphabetical order.
CHECKLIST FOR THE POWERPOINT
PRESENTATION (Max. 9 minutes):

 Ensure legibility of slides i.e. Font size/ Colour


contrast.
 Use your laptop for presentation. Ensure that it is
fully charged.
 Limit the info to essentials. Have engaging opening,
delivery and effective visual aids.
 Practice your presentation. Be clear and concise.
Make it worth the time!
 Formal dress code.
CHECKLIST FOR THE WRITE-
UP AFTER PRESENTATION
 Cover Page – UB logo:
 Course Title and Course code
 Group Number
 TITLE OF THE PROJECT (ALL CAPS + BOLD (FONT 16)

 Group ________ members: (use this table format)


Surnam First Student Year No. of meetings Signatur
e Name ID of attended/ Total of no. e
Study of meetings

Names should be in alphabetical order. Each group member must sign


on the cover page prior to submission of the hard copy.
Lecturer’s name: (Check spelling on ASAS or on Moodle
Write up
 Table of Contents
 Title of the Project
 Body of the work: Cite your work adequately and relevantly. Provide evidence.
 Introduction
 Background
 Objectives of the project
 Location
 Stakeholders involved
 how the project was publicised
 how was the project carried out
 how were the 4Cs incorporated
 benefits of the project
 Conclusion/recommendations/lessons learnt from the project highlighting
major points
 Letters/Questionnaires/
 References. Use APA (7th edition) citation style.
 Last page Attendance Sheet of the group meetings ( A COPY) the original will be
needed for project 2
Write up: Other points to
note
 Other points to note:
 Assignments should be typed: 1.5 or 2 line spacing (font size 12 Times New
Roman or Arial).
 Maximum 10 pages long including references
 Write well-argued, coherent and thoroughly researched essay, not in point
form.
 Make sure you revise edit your work before submitting the write-up. Check for:
 Spelling errors, punctuation marks, pluralisation, simple grammatical errors
 Avoid contractions e.g. couldn’t; hadn’t e.t.c. and avoid words such as
always and never
 Headings and subheadings should be clear.
 Page numbers
 Your work should look presentable – outstanding! Do not staple the document!
Kindly have it bound.
EPE 213 – Project 1

Groups Presentation Dates


1 , 2, 3 24 February
4, 5, 6, 7, 8 25 February
9, 10, 11, 12, 27 February
13
14, 15, 16, 3 March
17
18, 19, 20, 4 March
21, 22
23, 24, 25, 10 March
26
Submission:

 Group leaders should submit on the dates indicated


below:
 A hard copy should be submitted 10:00 -11:00
a.m. as follows:
 Groups 1 – 13: 28 February
 Groups 14 - 22: 7 March
 Group 23 – 36: 14 March
Block 226/ Office Room 8

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