ntpn conference 2005 deborah super, senior project coordinator randolph county schools elkins, wv...
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NTPN Conference 2005NTPN Conference 2005Deborah Super, Senior Project CoordinatorDeborah Super, Senior Project Coordinator
Randolph County SchoolsRandolph County SchoolsElkins, WV 26241Elkins, WV 26241
[email protected]@access.k12.wv.us
Elkins High = 933Elkins High = 933 Tygarts Valley High = Tygarts Valley High =
255255 Harman High = 76Harman High = 76 Pickens High =Pickens High = 12 12
o Graduation requirement = ½ credit
o Part of Work-Based Learning board policy
o Eight semesters of presentations completed
o Work on project may also count toward work- based learning graduation requirement
Attitude of faculty and studentsAttitude of faculty and students English teachers = bearers of English teachers = bearers of
paperwork burdenpaperwork burden Lack of definition of “project”Lack of definition of “project” Variations in evaluation from panel Variations in evaluation from panel
to panelto panel Judges reluctant to fail any seniorJudges reluctant to fail any senior
What What isis a a ??A project is more than an activity.A project is more than an activity.
An activity is a one-time thing.An activity is a one-time thing.
A project is a series of related A project is a series of related activities completed over a activities completed over a
period of time.period of time.
Activity or Activity or Project?Project?
Single songSingle song Complete CDComplete CD
Short StoryShort Story NovelNovel
News ArticleNews Article NewspaperNewspaper
PhotoPhoto Photo AlbumPhoto Album
A research paperA research paper A projectA project A productA product An oral presentationAn oral presentation
Topic will lead to project and productTopic will lead to project and product Recommended topic in career majorRecommended topic in career major Follows proper MLA formatFollows proper MLA format 3-10 pages - pending approval from the 3-10 pages - pending approval from the
teacherteacher Completed in junior year English classCompleted in junior year English class I-Search paper for special education I-Search paper for special education
classesclasses
Research paper must be completed in Research paper must be completed in the junior year.the junior year.
Research paper must be completed Research paper must be completed before going on to Senior English.before going on to Senior English.
Research paper is 1/3 of Senior Research paper is 1/3 of Senior Project grade.Project grade.
Paper, product, presentation grades Paper, product, presentation grades averaged = pass/fail on transcript for averaged = pass/fail on transcript for Senior Project.Senior Project.
Mentor - Mentor - Use as ResourceUse as Resource English Teacher –English Teacher –
Assist and grade term paperAssist and grade term paper
Assist in preparation for Assist in preparation for presentationpresentation
A Mentor must beA Mentor must be at least 21 years of age.at least 21 years of age. available to help.available to help. knowledgeable about the topic.knowledgeable about the topic. willing to verify all work.willing to verify all work.
Complete a ProjectComplete a Project Create a ProductCreate a Product Develop a PortfolioDevelop a Portfolio Give an Oral PresentationGive an Oral Presentation
Seniors must present in semester Seniors must present in semester scheduled for Senior English.scheduled for Senior English.
(Paper + Project + Product) (Paper + Project + Product) ÷ 3 =÷ 3 = Pass/FailPass/Fail
Failing project = Failing project = FF on transcript. on transcript. Anyone not passing has one more Anyone not passing has one more
chance -- two days before graduation.chance -- two days before graduation. Parent and student sign Parent and student sign
acknowledgement.acknowledgement.
Projects involve Projects involve ActionAction
Create fire safety & prevention lessons for children.
Paint a mural for the walls at school
Raise funds to purchase wigs for cancer patients
Design a web page for a business or an organization
Write and direct a play
Record original music
Restore a car
Landscape a yard
Conduct a workshop for Chamber of Commerce
Breed small animal
Construct drainage system for a baseball field
Organize a hunting expedition
Construct a bridge
Design and sew a prom gown
Product Product provesproves the work the work for the projectfor the project.. Product Product proves proves the learning the learning from the from the
project.project. Product is something you make or Product is something you make or
produce to show the judges.produce to show the judges. VideoVideo Photograph DisplayPhotograph Display Physical Product Physical Product PowerPointPowerPoint DemonstrationDemonstration
The product should be useful The product should be useful afterafter the presentation! the presentation!
½ Credit = approximately 60 hours½ Credit = approximately 60 hours
Paper = 20 hoursPaper = 20 hours
Project and Product = 40 hoursProject and Product = 40 hours
Can you do a Can you do a significantsignificant project/product in less time?project/product in less time?
- - Research paperResearch paper
- Mentor Consultation - Mentor Consultation FormForm
- Time/Work Logs- Time/Work Logs
- Other Required Forms- Other Required Forms
Slideshow/Video/Display Slideshow/Video/Display A demonstrationA demonstration 5-10 minutes in length5-10 minutes in length Show the productShow the product Present to a panel of three judgesPresent to a panel of three judges
Benefits to StudentsBenefits to Students
A sense of accomplishment A sense of accomplishment Research and writing skillsResearch and writing skills Communication skillsCommunication skills Contribution to communityContribution to community Preparation for postsecondary Preparation for postsecondary
educationeducation Preparation for the workplacePreparation for the workplace
Community members as mentors
Community volunteers as judges
Student presenters for local organizations
Local newspaper and TV coverage
Service-based projects
Realization that Senior Project is here to Realization that Senior Project is here to stay.stay.
Research and presentation lessons correlate Research and presentation lessons correlate with state content standards.with state content standards.
The term The term projectproject is well-defined and is well-defined and accepted.accepted.
Evaluation criteria better defined.Evaluation criteria better defined. Judges do not tolerate substandard projects.Judges do not tolerate substandard projects. Students know they cannot just prop up a Students know they cannot just prop up a
poster and pass!poster and pass!
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