Project Plan

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Stage

Skills to be developed

Roles

Timeline

1

The teacher states the EQ.

The teacher: challenger and provocateur(gives the EQ)

Students generate the topic of the project and define the driving question

The first lesson 4 min

2

Creating groups of four students with special puzzle (there are 3 pictures that are cut into 6 pieces. Students should collect the whole pictures and recognize their partners)

collaboration

Students divide into teams. The teacher supervise the process

First Lesson 4 min

3

Engaging students with the help of cartoon

Visual literacy

The teacher engages the students with the cartoon.

Students watch and make notes about the main points

The first lesson

4

Students offer the problem solving hypotheses (accumulate the background information).

Problem-solving

Students discuss the EQ and determine the titles of their projects

The teacher enables the groups to explore a range of different viewpoints without stating their own opinion.

The first lesson 20 min

5

Discussion of sources of getting the necessary information (grammar books, internet, dictionaries etc.)

Information media literacy

collaboration

Students look for different kinds of recourses, books, articles etc. connecting with their projects. Carry out self-directed learning activities

Teacher supervise and guide the process and gives pieces of advice to students for choosing appropriate resources

The second lesson 7 min

6

Teachers and students try to reach an agreement or compromise by discussion the criteria for evaluation of the project with others

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Students and the teacher actively listen to opinions of others and create a flexible rubric for evaluation of the projects

The second lesson 10 min

7

Independent work of students in groups, distribution the roles. (students present the plan with responsibilities among the group)

collaboration

Students define their own tasks and work independently. Take responsibility for their own learning. Collaborating in their learning.

Teacher, through questioning, challenges the views being expressed and encourages the students to justify their position

Out of the class

8

Students prepare to present their project.(create and design a brochure; make a poster)

Critical thinking and social responsibility

Students listen to and respect contributions of others

Teacher supports and critique constructively the views of particular group or individual within a group

Out of the class

9

Students present their projects. They become aware of the ways their presentations meet the criteria of assessment.

Critical thinking and flexibility

Students research and achieve all the project objectives; present the result of the projects

Teacher listens to the performance of students, makes notes and asks questions (if s(h)e has)

The third lesson 25 min

10

Students reflect on the process and evaluate the projects based on the criteria of rubrics.

Critical thinking

Students active participate in the discussion and assess the performance of themselves and other students

Teacher make constructive evaluation of students and group performance