Elkin High School
Beth Felts
Introduce students to the principles, concepts, and software applications used in the management of projects
Through project-based learning, students learn the five stages of project management Initiating Planning Executing Monitoring & Controlling Closing
5 high schools in North Carolina are conducting a Test Pilot this semester
Course becomes a Pilot Course statewide in 2012-2013
Course Pilots for the Project Management II will become available in 2013-2014
Two Level II courses will be available Project Management II – Global Project Management II – Technology
A Level III Course will become available 2014-2015
Students complete 8 projects throughout the semester
Each project includes: Context: Gives students background information in
order set the tone for the project through brief descriptions and rationales
Task: Describes how the project is to be completed▪ Forming groups, holding discussions, interviews,
research, etcetera Deliverable: Describes what students are to
produce by the end of the project▪ Exhibits, Research Reports, Oral Presentations, Budget
Submissions, Gantt Charts
Understand project management as a concept and as a process
Understand the importance of professional associations in project management
Understand how group dynamics, personality types, and the “team concept” affect project success
Understand the principles and skills required for effective management and leadership
Apply core and facilitative functions as appropriate within the various process stages of project management
Apply appropriate methods and techniques to monitor and control project activities
Reading for Information 10 Standards incorporated into the curriculum▪ Students read assigned texts, research topics, analyze reading
selections, evaluate content presented, and evaluate the argument and specific claims
Writing 10 Standards incorporated into the curriculum▪ Student write arguments to support claims, synthesize information,
gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism
Speaking & Listening 6 Standards incorporated into the curriculum▪ Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
BOOK STUDY The Leadership Moment: Nine True Stories
of Triumph and Disaster and Their Lessons for Us All▪ By: Michael Useem
INTERVIEWS Interviews conducted with school administrators
GROUP PROJECTS Project Manager Assignments SWOT Analysis▪ Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
Research Valid and Reliable Researching Validating the content of webpages
Writing MLA Formatted Research Paper with
Citations White Paper Synthesis of 10 Guiding Principles of
Group Dynamics & Leadership
Beyond the competencies, what else does the student learn?
Students learn many skills that are not included in other curriculums Leadership Collaboration Risk Management Oral Communication/Presentation Skills Workplace Readiness Skills Authentic Experiences
Students learn that the community is a stakeholder in many situations
Research community organizations and how they benefit the community
Not planning on a business career: Learn skills applicable to all areas Projects occur in all sizes and in all
aspects of life
Students are taking an active role in their own
education
Setting the stage for other courses to do the same
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