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Assen 3. Project Work. Introduction Programme 2013. Agendas. Identification and Relevance of the problem Solution and Explanation Reflection on group work. Assen 3. NEED TO SURVIVE. Problem. Students have no experience living alone They don’t have knowledge about: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Project WorkAssen 3
Introduction Programme 2013
Agendas
• Identification and Relevance of the problem• Solution and Explanation• Reflection on group work
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Problem
• Students have no experience living alone
• They don’t have knowledge about:• Purchasing the essential
commodities• Cooking• Household planning
NEED TO SURVIVE
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Problem
• Language• Locations of Markets• Selection of Markets and Products
New Environment
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Why?
• Prepared for studies but not for living alone
• A human cannot function on an empty stomach
• Eating out is more expensive and unhealthy
• Craving for familiar food
We were hungry!!
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Why?• No permanent internet access in the
beginning• Unfriendly layout spread across various
pages• Limited mobile accessibility
Its already there! Just not accessible enough
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Solution
• Each student will be provided a hand-out containing:• Map with student houses and
supermarkets• Translations of Dutch food
names• Translations of utensils• Comparison of supermarkets• Information about the farmers
market• Culture specific Restaurants
One more Survival Guide – Food in Delft
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Solution
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Solution
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Solution
• It provides a fool-proof guide to the majority of food related information
• No necessity for internet• Can be easily carried at all times
Easy access to the Where, What and How of Food
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Reflection
Process flow:1. Quick brainstorm about various
problems2. Selection of problem3. Problem Definition4. Task List5. Delegation of Jobs6. End Results!
It was a whole lot of fun!
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Reflection
• Loss of focus because of desire to know other cultures
• Arguments were too mellow
Cultural Experience positives:• We got along well• The team roles evolved naturally and
efficiently• High motivation level
Cultural Experience negatives:
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Questions?
Thank you for your attention!
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