Introduction to
Project Planning
Introducing students to the process of assignment project planning
Introduction
Learning how to plan, prepare, and manage assigned projects is one of the most important skills students need to acquire on arrival at international institutions of higher education, especially in the context of extended coursework assignments. This is also an essential skill in relation to the development of a successful approach to personal and time allocation management. However, in some cultural contexts, students have limited opportunities to develop project management skills, given that extended coursework assignments are not typically an aspect of the domestic learning experience.
Consequently, this professional development experience will examine the 8 practical steps in the project planning process, while also exploring simple models to help students allocate time more effectively. More specifically, this course will examine the common causes for last-minute activity by students and analyse ways to promote possible supportive solutions in relation to planning schedules. The five themes covered on this course are:
Examining the importance of project planning and time allocation skills
Evaluating the typical causes of student planning failures
Understanding the impact of contrasting cross-cultural perceptions of time on project planning
Developing the ability of students to analyse and plan specific responses to assigned project tasks
Teaching students the 8 steps in the process of effective project planning
The Course Aim
To help students develop an understanding of the key stages in the process of project planning, management, and the application of effective time allocation strategies
The Course Objective
By the end of this course, participants should be able to teach students how to effectively manage common project challenges by applying the 8 key steps in the process of project management, especially in the context of successfully completing extended coursework assignments.
The Key Learning Outcomes
The primary learning outcomes will focus on supporting educators to do the following:
Analyse the project scope and key task instructions
Avoid common distractions to successful project management
Design an effective project plan outline that includes practical time delivery estimations
Apply the 8 steps in the process of project planning
Focus on appropriate language, academic conventions, and proofreading skills to ensure high standard submissions
For Organisations
Please contact us for further information on course design for EAP options and for professional development opportunities for educators.
Professional development courses are tailored to match the specific needs of clients that include members of university departments, international schools, colleagues teaching in English-medium environment, or individual educators.
If you require further information about the possible tailored focus on these professional development opportunities, please contact us for a free initial consultation.
If further discussion is required on your professional development requirements following the first consultation, please book a subsequent consultation.
See also:
Time Management to examine contrasting perceptions of time and time management in a cross-cultural context
Investigating Plagiarism to teach students how to avoid the student curse of plagiarism
Course Design to investigate practical approaches to course and materials design