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Task V Process in Student
Group Projects
Department of Computing and
Mathematics
Clive Rosen,
Deputy Head of Department

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What’s the Purpose of the Group Project?
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What’s the Purpose of a University
Education?
The Task v Process Model
The Implications for Assessment

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Theory /
Models
Knowledge /
Understanding
Practical skills/
Technical skills /
Application
Learning Skills/
Personal
Development
Content Context
Process
Applying Theory to
Practice
Reflection in
Action
Reflection on
Action
Life Long
Employability
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Transformational Learning
Self Efficacy

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Skills Required in 21st Century
 Critical evaluation of information
 Research skills
 Application of theory to gain insight into a problem
 Ability to apply principles to novel situations
 Flexibility of thought
 Divergent thinking and confidence to articulate it
 Capability to question received wisdom

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 Project Management
 Project Planning
 Report Writing
 Group Working
 Communication Skills
 Presentation Skills
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 “Capstone”
Integration
 Real Word Problem
Solving
 Analytical Thinking
 Research Skills
 Linking Theory to
Practice

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Process
ReflectionOutput
Task
Software / Systems
Engineering
Technical Capability
Personal Development
Key Skills
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Process
ReflectionOutput
Task
Software / Systems
Engineering
Technical Capability
Personal Development
Key Skills
Project Management
Project Planning
Report Writing
Group Working
Communication Skills
Presentation Skills
“Capstone” Integration
Real Word Problem Solving
Analytical Thinking
Research Skills
Linking Theory to Practice
Process Awareness through
Reflection in /on Action
What’s the Emphasis in the Group Project?

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Process
ReflectionOutput
Task
Software / Systems Engineering
Technical Capability
Personal Development
Key Skills
Assessment
Self Reflection / Group
Process observation
Technical Outputs Skills Outputs
Process Artefacts
Project Plans
Development Documents
Process Maps
Progress meetings
Product Complexity
Product Quality
Presentations
Demonstrations
Reports
Facilitated Peer Assessment
Reflective Diaries

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