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What is SL Proj 001?
This project focuses on lifelong learning. You will conduct research into lifelong learning to identify the skills, characteristics and attitudes lifelong learners possess. You and your team will then dig deeper into one of these aspects. You will design and deliver an activity for your university colleagues to help them develop these aspects. Your team will write the whole process up as an academic research report.
You will present your research report and a plan for your activity on the School of Languages Lifelong learning website. From here students, teachers and others in any institution can access your research and use your activity plans in their own teaching and learning contexts.
We also hope that you will have the opportunity to deliver your activities on other occasions in the future, for example during the induction weeks for new SU students or at other institutions.
You will present your research report and a plan for your activity on the School of Languages Lifelong learning website. From here students, teachers and others in any institution can access your research and use your activity plans in their own teaching and learning contexts.
We also hope that you will have the opportunity to deliver your activities on other occasions in the future, for example during the induction weeks for new SU students or at other institutions.
What is the theme of the project?
In this project you and your team will collaborate to answer the question
How can we encourage lifelong learner at Sabancı University?
What are the outcomes of the project?
You will work as part of a team. Each team will research a specific area related to lifelong learning. The outcomes will be:
An activity that you plan and deliver to other university students. This activity will promote a specific attribute that lifelong learners have.
A mini-presentation of your background research
A session plan of your activity. *
A project report. The report will give details of the research you have conducted into lifelong learning, the activity you have chosen and the results of the activity.*
* Each team will have a page on the SL Lifelong Learning website to upload their research report and session plan. The website is open to anyone who wishes to visit. This means that anyone from around the world may visit your page to find an activity they can use to promote lifelong learning. Your report will give them information on the relevance of your activity. Your session plan will enable them to recreate the activity if they wish.
An activity that you plan and deliver to other university students. This activity will promote a specific attribute that lifelong learners have.
A mini-presentation of your background research
A session plan of your activity. *
A project report. The report will give details of the research you have conducted into lifelong learning, the activity you have chosen and the results of the activity.*
* Each team will have a page on the SL Lifelong Learning website to upload their research report and session plan. The website is open to anyone who wishes to visit. This means that anyone from around the world may visit your page to find an activity they can use to promote lifelong learning. Your report will give them information on the relevance of your activity. Your session plan will enable them to recreate the activity if they wish.
Why are we doing SL Proj 001?
Develop English Language use, knowledge and skills.
There are many reasons for doing this project but the primary reason is to help you improve your English language use, knowledge and skills.
Develop academic skills and knowledge
SL Proj 001 is also based around a real academic research project and it will help you prepare for the type of projects you will undertake in your faculties. It will help you to learn and develop the skills you will need as Freshman students when you do Proj. 102.
Develop soft skills
Additionally, you will also have the opportunity to develop your soft skills. These are the type of skills that are increasingly valued in the professional and business worlds. The list below from the World Economic Forum shows the top ten skills employers consider vital. All of the skills are soft skills and you can see how their importance is predicted to change by 2020 . If you approach this project positively and proactively, you can start or continue to develop some of these skills.
You can read more about these skills here.
You can read more about these skills here.
Develop digital literacy
Another important area you may develop your skills in is Digital Literacy. Digital Literacy involves more than being able to use relevant technology specifically for a specific purpose. You may be proficient at using your Smart Phone for communication , which is an important part of Digital Literacy, but there is much more to learn and develop. JISC describes six "capabilities which fit someone for living, learning and working in a digital society".
This project will provide you with the opportunity to enhance your digital literacy in each area. The graphic below gives more information.
This project will provide you with the opportunity to enhance your digital literacy in each area. The graphic below gives more information.
How long does the project last?
The project lasts for nearly the whole semester. We expect high quality work and to complete the project fully and well, it will take all this time. For a detailed schedule click here.
How is the project assessed?
SL Proj 001 is a team project however each person will be given an individual grade for the whole project. To find out more about the elements of assessment please click here.