CCE 285: The Project Approach

CCE 285: The Project ApproachMondays 6:30-9:00 pmNorth Seattle Community College, IB 1409Candice Hoyt, InstructorCourse online: http://northseattle.angellearning.com/

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COURSE BASICS

Basics: Textbook & Class Sessions

Textbooks for The Project Approach (CCE 285): Judy Harris Helm, Sallee Beneke, Kathy Steinheimer. Windows on

Learning = $17http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Learning-Documenting-Childrens-Childhood/dp/0807747866

Judy Harris Helm and Lilian Katz. Young Investigators: The ProjectApproach in the Early Years. = $16http://www.amazon.com/Young-Investigators-Approach-Childhood-Education/dp/0807740160

Class sessions: Meet every Monday night Usually from 6:30-9:00 (2.5 hours) Followed by CCE 160 D3 – Talking Informatively

http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Learning-Documenting-Childrens-Childhood/dp/0807747866

http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Learning-Documenting-Childrens-Childhood/dp/0807747866

http://www.amazon.com/Young-Investigators-Approach-Childhood-Education/dp/0807740160

http://www.amazon.com/Young-Investigators-Approach-Childhood-Education/dp/0807740160

Basics: Syllabus & Schedule

Syllabus: Paper syllabus Online in Angel class Lessons page

Each assignment has its own pdf – can be changed Online version takes precedence over printed version

Basic Requirements Schedule:

Paper calendar Online calendar

Schedule is separate pdf – can be changed Online version takes precedence over printed version

Basics: Assignments Assignments

Online, posted with its assignment Posted pdf – can be changed Online version takes precedence over printed version ALL assignments will be turned in as attachments

(Word, PowerPoint, etc) except discussion replies as text Most assignments will require you to post in a drop box

AND a discussion forum You will only get credit when your assignment is posted

in the right format, in the right place, or you may receive a late penalty

Basics: ReferencesProper referencing to avoid plagiarism: Necessary info, no specific format (APA best):

On “Reference” page at end = 0.5 pts Author. Date. Title (webpage/article/book/music/video). Source:

Webpage: full http address and date retrieved. Journal/magazine: journal title, volume, number & pages. Book or music: publisher.

In text = 0.5 pts In parentheses or as footnote Info: author, date; & page number(s) if direct quote “_”

Special: Online Project Forums

Each of you has online discussion forums to post about your project and receive feedback. Public forum: As an individual or with a team, you will

have the permissions to submit initial posts, and others have only permissions to post replies to your posts.

Private forum: If you are in a team, you will have a private folder with a Discussion Forum, Blog, and Wiki.

Individual forum: You will have a discussion forum only accessible to you and me.

ASSIGNMENTS OVERVIEW

Grade Summary1. Class Participation 10

(+2 extra credit)

2. Manuscript Printing 10*3. Essential Literature 10*4. Puppet Dialog 10*5. Eating Protocol 10*6. Project Documentation 27*7. Self Documentation 23

(+2 extra credit)

* Up to 3 pts extra credit for reply posts (0.1/post)

Total 100 + 7 pts extra credit

A 1. Class Participation = 10

A1a) Self-Evaluation of Participation = 6 ptsIn a Word document, evaluate your participation this quarter in:

0 – 3 contributing to the group discussions and the tasks0 – 3 responding supportively and reflectively to contributions from

others0 – 3 sharing your thoughts openly and honestly with others0 – 1 making an effort to attend all classes

Post online on due date: R1a drop box (PRIVATE): Self-Evaluation of Participation (Word)

A1b) Attendance Bonus +2 pts Extra Credit Attend every class session

Post: nothing – entered manually by instructor

A 2. Manuscript Printing = 10 pts

Six, spaced-in-time, self-evaluated examples of your progression in strengthening your hand-writing skills

Bring to class on due date: Packet of samples with periodic self-evaluations (hand-written

okay) Post online on due date:

A2 drop box: Final manuscript self-evaluation (Word) A2 discussion forum: Final script self-evaluation as text (not

Word) Extra credit: replies in A3 discussion forum = 0.1 each up to 3 pts

A 2. Manuscript Printing = 10 pts

Six, spaced-in-time examples, self-evaluated Portfolio (each sample = 1.5 pts x 6) = 9 pts

25+ words (1 pt) At least 5 days before previous (0.25) Self-evaluation for each (0.25)

Carefully assembled for submission = 0.5 pt Final self-evaluation = 0.5 pt

3 sentences or more Your overall progress How the experience has affected you

A 3. Essential Literature = 10 pts

We will explore examples of these kinds of books in class.a) Conveying Commonly Felt Emotions Book = 4 ptsb) Embodying Democratic Community Values Book = 6 pts:

Represents through story at least one of these value clusters which are antithetical to competition, conquest, triumph of the individual, or deception.

Bring to class on due date: 1 book that conveys commonly felt emotions 3 books that embody democratic values

Post online on due date: A3 drop box: List of books in Word document A3 discussion forum: List of books in text (not Word) Extra credit: replies in A3 discussion forum = 0.1 each up to 3 pts


a) Conveying Commonly Felt Emotions Book = 4 ptsi. Direct emotional experience (1 pts)ii. Experience shared by most children (1 pts)iii. Child’s perspective (1 pts)iv. No moralizing (1 pts)

b) Embodying Democratic Community Values Book = 6 pts:Represents through story at least one of these value clusters which are antithetical to competition, conquest, triumph of the individual, or deception.


a) Conveying Commonly Felt Emotions Book = 4 ptsb) Embodying Democratic Community Values Book = 6 pts

Represents through story at least one of these value clusters which are antithetical to competition, conquest, triumph of the individual, or deception. Cooperation — characters aid or support each other in pursuit of a

common purpose Courtesy — voluntary, generous consideration of others which is of a

helpful nature Negotiation — problems are solved by characters coming to terms

through discussion Inclusion — acceptance of each person as a valued member of the whole Altruism — selfless concern for the welfare of others Aesthetics — love of beauty


In class:b) Embodying Democratic Community Values Book

You & partner choose 4 books neither of you have seen from those provided in class

Identify key element and aspects of the book that qualify it for each category

Cooperation Courtesy Negotiation Inclusion Altruism Aesthetics

Absent: -2 pts participation

A 4. Puppet Dialog = 10 pts

Buy or make puppet and create personaa) Description (post online) = 2 ptsb) Dialog Session (in class) = 8 pts

i. Manipulation & Voice (4 pts)ii. Dialog (4 pts)

Bring to class on due date: Puppet & description (printed or in laptop)

Post online on due date: Post as Word document in A4 drop box Post as text in A4 discussion (reply for extra credit)


Buy or make puppet and create personaa) Description (post online) = 2 pts

i. Nameii. Personality, dominant attitude towards worldiii. Kind of movements you’d make when animating Post as Word document in A4 drop box Post as text in A4 discussion (reply for extra credit)

b) Dialog Session (in class) = 8 ptsi. Manipulation & Voice (4 pts)ii. Dialog (4 pts)



Perform social problem in small groupi. Manipulation & Voice (4 pts)

Personal movement quiet while puppet talks Distinctly different voice for the puppet maintained Character of puppet conveyed in its movement

ii. Dialog (4 pts)



Perform social problem in small groupi. Manipulation & Voice (4 pts)ii. Dialog (4 pts)

Concrete example of actual instance described or re-enacted

Two parts played in the dialog Absent: -2 pts participation

A 5. Eating Protocol = 10 pts

Ideal procedure for serving & eating snack or meal – present & post as Word documenta) Protocol = 4 ptsb) Rationale = 4 ptsc) Clearly written and organized = 1 ptd) Presentation in class = 1 pt Bring to class on due date:

Orally present your protocol (-1 pt if absent) Post on due date:

Post A5a & A5b in one Word document in A5 drop box Post as text in A5 discussion (reply for extra credit)


Ideal procedure for serving & eating snack or meal – present & post as Word documenta) Protocol = 4 pts

All parts required for credit; late deduction appliesi. Settingii. Beginningiii. Manners

b) Rationale = 4 ptsc) Clearly written and organized = 1 ptd) Presentation in class = 1 pt

iv. Conversationv. Closingvi. Community Work


Ideal procedure for serving & eating snack or meal – present & post as Word documenta) Protocol = 4 ptsb) Rationale = 4 pts

Your goal. What benefits do you expect:i. …for yourself? (2 pts)ii. …for the children? (2 pts)

c) Clearly written and organized = 1 ptd) Presentation in class = 1 pt


Ideal procedure for serving & eating snack or meal – present & post as Word documenta) Protocol = 4 ptsb) Rationale = 4 ptsc) Clearly written and organized = 1 pt

Protocol and Rationale in one Word document Clearly written, posted correctly

d) Presentation in class = 1 pt Clearly organized and presented Credit only if present in class on due date

A 6. Project Documentation = 27 pts

Choosing a project: Can do alone or in pairs (self-assign) Project with 2+ children (pref. 3+) Project can be investigated directly:

First-hand experience Representation in art, dramatic play, and a

broad range of other expressive modes Numbers


Project Documentationa) Presentation = 20 ptsb) Reflection Paper = 7 pts Bring to class on Presentation (A6a) due date:

Orally present your project (on 1st or 2nd day) Bring all necessary documentation to present Submit documentation for all sections

Post online by Presentation (A6a) due date: Post A6a computerized materials in A6a drop box

Post online by Reflection (A6b) due date: Post A6b in one Word document in PRIVATE A6b drop box Post what you want to like as text in PUBLIC A6 discussion (reply for extra

credit)


Project Components Summarya) Presentation = 20 pts

i. Phase One (8 pts)ii. Phase Two (8 pts)iii. Phase Three / Final Report (4 pts)

b) Reflection Paper = 7 ptsi. Five key insights gained doing this (2 pts)ii. What you need work on in future (2 pts)iii. Your immediate next step toward ii. (2 pts)iv. Clear and correct writing (1 pt)


a) Presentation = 20 ptsi. Phase One (1 pt each = 8 pts)

ii. Phase Two (8 pts)iii. Phase Three / Final Report (4 pts)

b) Reflection Paper = 7 pts

1) How it arose 2) What you did3) What children did

(exact words)4) Information they knew

5) Questions they had6) Initial representation7) Parent letter8) Topic Web


a) Presentation = 20 ptsi. Phase One (8 pts)ii. Phase Two (1 pt each = 8 pts)

What you did for investigations First hand experiences Representation experiences Parent involvement Documentation

iii. Phase Three / Final Report (4 pts)



a) Presentation = 20 ptsi. Phase One (8 pts)ii. Phase Two (8 pts)iii. Phase Three / Final Report (1 pt each = 4 pts)

Phase three completion or current status The culminating event (actual / possible) Documentation (actual / what might be next) Skills analysis (analyze complete / up to now) Children’s reflection (at end / most current)



a) Presentation = 20 ptsb) Reflection Paper = 7 pts

Brief description of your project.i. What were five key insights you gained from doing this?

(2 pts)ii. What do you need to work on in the future?

(2 pts)iii. Your would be your immediate next step toward that

end? (2 pts)iv. Clear and correct writing – and number responses 1, 2

and 3. (1 pt)

A 7. Self-Documentation = 23 pts

Informal writing assignments documenting your learning in this class.a) Class Reaction Papers = 0 pts

End of each class, written & handed back to me

b) Interval Papers (2 pts each) = 16 pts Post each in its own A7 drop box (private) Can post any in single A7 discussion forum

(no extra credit for replies)

c) Final Reflection Paper = 5 pts + 2 extra credit Post in A7c drop box (private) by due date


a) Class Reaction Papers = 0 ptsb) Interval Papers (8 @ 2 pts each) = 16 pts

Due EVERY Sunday night before class (except last) 150+ words What you have done or thought about in the

intervening week related to this course How it affects your life: actions, thoughts,

discussions

c) Final Reflection Paper = 5 pts


a) Class Reaction Papers = 0 ptsb) Interval Papers (8 @ 2 pts each) = 16 ptsc) Final Reflection Paper = 5 pts + 2 extra credit

i. One most important insight gained this quarter: what & why. (Up to 2 more for 1 extra credit point each.)

ii. Effect of this class on you personally.iii. Changes, deletions or additions helpful in future.iv. What would you say to others considering this course?v. Clear writing, questions & answered listed by number 1-

4. Rate your participation in class (0-6 pts – see Req. 1)

SCHEDULE

Schedule: Calendar Info Schedule:

Paper calendar Online calendar

Lessons tab PDF Online PDF version supersedes printed or Angel calendar

dates Online PDF version will indicate date of last revision Revisions will be announced on Course home page

Announcements section Link to Angel PDF calendar

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Schedule: Readings Readings: Young Investigators

4/11: pp. 1-26

4/19: pp. 27-50

4/26: pp. 51-97 (finish the book)

Schedule: Due Dates Interval Papers are due EVERY week, the night before class

(Sunday) – not listed here Assignments:

4/12 Read: pp. 1-26 4/19 Read: pp. 27-50 4/26 Read: pp. 51-97 5/3 In-class Completed bound book – in class 5/10 (A 4) Bring puppet to work on

(A 6) Bring proj. documentation to work on 5/17 A 3 due: Essential Literature – in class

(A 4) Bring puppet to work on(A 6) Project documentation to work on

Schedule: Due Dates Interval Papers are due EVERY week, the night before class (Sunday) – not

listed here Assignments (continued):

5/24 A 4 due: Puppet Dialog – in classA 5 due: Eating Protocol – in class (A6) Project documentation to work on

5/31 No class Work on project (A6) 6/7 A 6a due: Project presentation – in class 6/14 No interval paper

A 2: Manuscript Printing – in class A 6a con’t: Project presentation – in class

6/16 No class – Online A 6b: Project Reflection paper – online A 7c: Final Reflection Paper – online

QUESTIONS?

Answers…

Wrap-Up Assignments:

4/12 Read: pp. 1-26 4/19 Read: pp. 27-50

Documents

CCE 285: The Project Approach