Schedule
St. Lucia Project course
CDAE195
Fall 2008
Tuesdays 5-6:30PM
Updated 9-5-08
Problem solving courses are by their nature flexible. We may change this schedule significantly as the course proceeds. We will try to provide detailed outlines of what to expect at least a week ahead of schedule, so you know what to expect.
Sept.2: Introduction to St. Lucia Projects, people, and curriculum Intro to St. Lucia. ppt (update) |
Assignment: Read Struggle for Survival, Reynolds Select one issue related to development from the Struggle for Survival (there are many), that is of interest to you and come to class prepared to make a brief (5 minute) presentation on that issue, and one page write-up. |
Sept. 9: St. Lucia Background ST. Lucia Gov-Thomas
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Assignment:Due: presentation and one page write up on Struggle for Survival issues For next time:Go to course website and read paper and ppt of previous project from 2004/5-2007/8. One project each person. Short oral report and any questions that come up. |
Sept.
16 ppts: |
AssignmentDue: Short oral report and any questions that come up For Next time: |
Sept 23 TOPIC: Theories of Development Introduction to TINA-the Washington consensus of development |
AssignmentDue: Macro chapter 15 review
questions References: |
Sept.
30
Research Ministries |
AssignmentDue: Presentation and one page summary of your development model in groups. Prepare for debate/discussion on globalization pro/con For next time: Read UN Report on St. Lucia-UN report link Choose a problem and Research government Ministries and other organizations working on this problem: NGOs, Aid agencies, Financing agencies, Bilateral and multilateral lending agencies, etc. Write one page summary. Hint: Some St. Lucia Ministries and other links can be found here (scroll down to "websites") |
Oct 7
TOPIC: Project Development
Old and new Projects Introduction to applied problem-solving and projects-based
coursework Meet in groups to choose project
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Due: Discussion of problems
and Ministries and other stakeholders working on it. |
Oct.
14 Literature Reviews How
to do a Lit review
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Assignment Due: Due: Turn in list Project proposal form
For next time: 1) Work on literature review of the topic. 2) Make initial contact with project partners. Contact partners in St. Lucia to develop project. Consult with Chuck and Gary if needed for partners.
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Oct. 21 TOPIC: Discuss Literature reviews.Project proposals |
Assignment Due: Draft Literature review due, with correct APA citation format For next time: Final Lit review & draft project proposal/contract |
Oct 28 TOPICS: Discuss Project proposal/contract Communicating results-Meg Ashman/Thomas Desisto will give a presentation on how to give a presentation. |
Assignment: Due: Final lit review and Project Proposal draft ii. Figure out why it hasn’t been solved before (i.e. State of knowledge – is it lack of data, ineffective policy, economic forces) iii. Identify how your project will affect it. For next time: Complete project Proposa/contract. Prepare ppt presentation on your proposal. Format (see form):
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Nov. 3 Presentations on projects (5 groups, each group has 10-15 minutes to present proposal)
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Assignment: Due- Powerpoint Presentation on project due. Integrate
literature review into Project Proposal.
For next time: Final draft of Project proposal. Begin developing contract with partner
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Nov. 11 Topic: Work on partner contract |
For next time: Work on Draft contract
with partner
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Nov 18 |
Assignment:Due: Draft Partner Contract due For next time: Work on getting partner to sign contract |
Nov 25 Thnaksgiving week |
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Dec. 2 |
Assignment:Due: Report on ProjectsFor next time: Contract with signatures, timeline, budget |
Dec. 9 TOPIC: |
AssignmentAssignmentDue: Final contract with timeline |
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Assignment: |
January 8, 2009 TOPIC: PRACTICE PRESENTATIONS |
Assignment: Due: ppt presentation For next time: Revise powerpoint and practice after practice comments |
January
10, 2009 TOPIC: PRESENTATION TO PARTNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS LAST CLASS |
Assignment: Due: Final Presentation for partners For next time: Finish final report |
Jan 26, 2009 TOPIC: FINAL PROJECT PAPER DUE REFLECTION AND GROUP EVALUATION DUE |
Workbook Step 6, page 142 Synthesizing Results Final paper, reflection, group evaluation due at 5PM, Jan 26. email
to gary.flo@uvm.edu
Reflection questions: What did you learn about:
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