Similar to the work with the theoretical material in a small research group,
students organize themselves so that all items were distributed evenly among the
project participants. Such as:
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theoretical component: lecture, pages with theoretical data, additional material,
glossary;
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practical part: laboratory/practical work, teaching materials for the execution of
this assignment (perhaps an example of the work);
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multimedia component: presentation of theory, practice video manual;
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Means of verification: questionnaires/initial and thematic control/final control.
The ninth stage (Report on conference) aims to develop in students professional
skills, such as demonstration of theoretical achievements, presentation and defense of
the practical results of the research. During report is recommended to use the slides as
demonstration of practical work in real mode. Experience of implementation of this
stage gives grounds to assert that the crucial are the style of data presentation, the
ability to identify the main aspects of the study and charisma of speakers. Special
discussion and debates are caused by the reports with practice-oriented approach. This
sets the range of projects-leaders who will continue to pretend to prizes (during the
global defense).
At this stage enters into force methodological approach in teaching which calls
research-based study that enables the development of students’ productive activities
and critical thinking.
The tenth stage is a preliminary project defense within the academic groups
(science club). The main task is preparation for participation in events of scientific
competition, the adjustment of evaluation criteria, taking into account the proportion
of research content. An important aspect of the event is to develop scientific and critical
thinking, as well as the improvement of cooperation between participants on the
principles of counseling.
At this stage within the academic group or scientific club, the results of this project
are the represented in any form. The intent of the project, it is provided access to view
materials of competitors. Audience is randomly divided into "critics" and "followers".
The task of critics is to outline the shortcomings of this project; "followers" should
outline the benefits of this project.
Based on the statements of critics and followers, students schedule changes and
clarification. This table makes it possible to improve the project. The groups have from
one to two weeks for edits.
The eleventh stage is global defense of projects. In this event it is advisable to
involve employees of the scientific part, representatives of the departments. The
number of participants in the event may consist of 80 or more people; it is
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