Teacher Resource Bank

Extended Project Qualification

Introduction:
• The Taught Element

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The Taught Element

The taught element will need to be designed to meet learners’ needs, interests and skill
levels and take into account learners’ prior learning and skill level. It is recommended that
all learners receive an induction with opportunities to assess prior experience and skill
level and become familiar with the benefits and requirements of project work.

It is expected that approximately 30 guided learning hours, will be spent on teaching the
required skills. Teaching of the skills for the Extended Project should be determined by
the supervisor as appropriate to the needs of the learner and their chosen project. It is
likely to include:

• any skills or techniques that will be required for the safe and effective execution
of the project which are not part of the candidate’s course of study. e.g. safe
laboratory or workshop technique, professional codes of practice, ethical
guidelines, research method
• ICT skills that will enhance the production of the report and/or the development
of the project covering research, analysis and execution
• research skills including the ability to search for and identify suitable sources of
information and prior research or relevant work already undertaken
• project management skills including time, resource and task management
• in the case of a performance, production or artefact, the format and content of
rehearsal notes, initial sketches or other evidence to document the stages of
production
• in the case of a written research report or investigation, the format and structure
of accepted academic form to include abstract, introduction, background
research, further research content with all sources cited, discussion, conclusion,
references, including the evaluation of sources
• Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills, Functional Skills and Key Skills

There may be opportunities for learners to be taught together whether that be whole class
teaching, small groups or e-learning opportunities. Customised programmes may be
appropriate to cover some of the above skills such as research methods, project
management. Timetabled lessons could be combined with occasional seminars,
workshops or collaborative events.

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