Brainstorm:
-Class discussion about project ideas
-Review of sample action projects:
Class Activities:
-Overview of Action Project Process* (adapted from The Critical Thinking Consortium " Social Action Projects: Making a Difference):
a. Clarify the problem
i. Gather information
ii. Recognize complexity
iii. State the problem
b. Agree on a sound solution
i. Generate possible solutions
ii. Short-list options
c. Plan an effective course of action
i. Implement and evaluate the action
ii. Manage the project
iii. Draw closure
iv. Evaluate results
-Introduction of Supporting Resources:
a. Project Proposal
b. Project Planner
c. Project Evaluation
d. Project Rubric
-Group Work Time
Wrap Up:
-Group Discussion on Project Support Required to move forward