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Project work29214/2161/2122/1/76
Study guide

Project work

29214/2161/2122/1/76
Academic year 2021-22
Is found in:
  • International programme Community Engaged Learning
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 18 credits
Co-ordinator: Van himbeeck Hilde
Other teaching staff: de Mûelenaere Laurence, De Roey David, Dirkx Bie, Ferny Lies, Marrin Geert, Robert Nathan, Vanbrabant Lien, Vercauteren Lieven
Languages: English
Scheduled for: Semester 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 15.10.2021 ()
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).

Short description

This subject provides an introduction to the basic elements of Project Management and guides you into putting that theory into practice in a real-life and community engaged (learning -) project were students (several projects of 8-10 students) can develop a project result from the beginning until the end in a concrete multi-disciplinary project organization.
This aim will be achieved through a series of lectures and group exercises and by preparing, planning, executing and evaluating the project in the project team.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Educational organisation (text)

See course program
  • Project Management = lectures and workshops
  • Project Work = working on your project in your project group with your coach
  • Project Time = working on your project in your project group without coaches

Prerequisite competencies (text)

  • A sufficient level of understanding and expression of the English language, in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
  • The will and ability to only communicate in English whenever at least one person is present (within hearing distance) that does not understand the language you’re using.
  • The will and ability to first examine one’s own behaviour before speaking about the other’s actions.
  • The will and ability to further develop one’s own personal growth.
  • The intrinsic motivation to work intensively in an international and interdisciplinary team on often complex project challenges provided by the professional field.
  • The ability to follow the APA-referencing guidelines when writing a paper.

Learning outcomes (list)

Knowledge
Students combine knowledge and resources to achieve valuable effects.
Students analyse a problem from the perspective of stakeholders (customers, end users...) and relevant contexts (literature, market, financial resources...).
Students analyse the theoretical and practical context of the project based on the client’s expectations, desktop research and research on end users.
Professionalisation
Students verify on a regular basis whether the project proceeds according to the predefined quality requirements (TMQIO factors: Time, Money, Quality, Organisation, Information).
Students compare (elements of) the professional practice in their home country and/or home institution with (elements of) the professional practice in other countries and/or other institutions for higher education.
Students standardize their thinking process in a concise project report in which they describe the project work done in close collaboration with their team.
Students offer in their project report the client a road map for further use and development of the product.
Students draw up an ambitious and realistic project plan for discussion with their client and coach.
Students collaborate and communicate inter-culturally and interdisciplinary with colleagues, external and internal contacts.
Students recognise the potential that an idea has for creating value for the client and identify suitable ways of making the most out of it.
Students explore and experiment with innovative approaches.
Students include, within the creating process, structured ways of testing ideas and prototypes from the early stages, to reduce risks of failing.
Students acquire and manage the material, non-material and digital resources needed to turn ideas into action.
Students acquire and manage the competences needed at any stage, including technical, legal and digital competences.
Students critically evaluate their own substantive contribution as a member of the project group.
Attitude
Students carry out the project's product according to the predetermined project plan.
Students believe in their ability to influence the course of events, despite uncertainty, setbacks and temporary failures.
Students reflect on where the project plan should be adjusted throughout the project process.
Students are resilient under pressure, adversity, and temporary failure.
Collaboration
Students cooperate constructively in a team culture to achieve collective results and take appropriate leadership.
In an intercultural context, students develop a working relationship with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders and actively contribute to an atmosphere of trust.
Communication
Students communicate interculturally sensitive with colleagues, external and internal contacts.
Students only communicate in English whenever one person is present that does not speak their language.
Students communicate, both orally and in writing, efficiently and effectively within the professional context.

Course content

Students of Social Work, Social Educational Care Work and Teacher Training work together in an international and interdisciplinary team on a real-life project that matches their area of study and field of interest as close as possible.
The project will come from and be imbedded in a community-based context and therefor will be done in close cooperation with schools and (social) organizations in the field.
An introduction to project management will put you and your team on track. An experienced coach will closely support your interdisciplinary project. Supportive courses will further complete your understanding and skills, necessary for your specific project group.
In this project it is all about finding new pathways in interdisciplinary cooperation and developing new skills and a reflective attitude, working together towards a concrete project outcome.

Study material (text): Mandatory

Digital Learning environment - Digitap.

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Semester 1Project assignment100,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodReflection assignment100,00

Evaluation (text)

The student develops an e-portfolio. In this portfolio assignments for the different parts of this course are added.

To be able to pass for this course, the following criteria are provided:

- regular attendance during the colleges and workshops of Project Work is obligatory

When the student fails to fulfill all criteria, all considered consequences are communicated in the study guide.