Personal+Project

At the end of this session, participants will have discussed: - The importance of the Personal Project in the MYP - The requirements and organization of the Personal Project
 * Session 10: The MYP Personal Project **

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 * Activity 1: ** After reading the student reflection below, share with the group what sentiments the reflection elicits in you. Compare this reflection to the aims of the Personal Projects as described [|here].

** Reflection: ** “Mostly, I think it’s a longing to break out of the parameters, rules and expectations set forth by someone other than us. Regularly, we do what other people want under the coping mechanism that we are doing what //we// want and just happens to be on their behalf — this is not, by all means, wrong or lame. Personal projects allow us to — speaking allegorically — tap into our design unconscious by granting our talent and technical know-how permission to do as they please unraveling results that we may have otherwise never achieved. Clearly, I have conflicting dual sentiments towards personal projects: I admire the tenacity and desire they represent but I also question their relevance as reflective of the day-to-day process.” -Speak UP! Underconsideration Blog August 2009

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 * Activity 2: ** Look at the Objectives of the Personal Project from the link above, how could you a student fit the objectives into the Design Cycle found [|here].

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 * Activity 3: ** Read the [|requirements] and [|organization] of the Personal Project and answer the questions below.

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 * 1) Who must complete the Personal Projects?
 * 2) When should students begin and complete their Personal Projects?
 * 3) Which class should teach the Personal Project as part of the curriculum?
 * 4) Who are the actors of the Personal Project process?
 * 5) How is the Personal Project assessed?
 * 6) In your own words, what are the steps of the Personal Project process?
 * 7) Describe the Personal Project process currently at your school, or your planned process if your school does not yet implement the Personal Project.