Global Development Project
Global Development Project
Students identify a global challenge that is important to them and work together with a tutor to develop a project to solve it. This involves researching the challenge and why traditional methods have been ineffective before developing a plan of action to address the challenge. At the end of the project, students present their proposal to a panel of academic staff. This project provides an excellent opportunity to document a student’s independent achievement and global interests – suitable for demonstrating passion and determination in applications to the most prestigious UK schools and universities.
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Course dates: 19th-23rd July 2021
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Global Development Project
A chance for students to develop a modern solution to a global problem.
The course is designed for secondary school aged students (13-18) years old.
Course timings and dates:
Monday 19th-Friday 23rd July 2021
9am - 11.15am UK time each day
The first session each day is from 9am-10am followed by a short break. The second session of the day begins at 10.15am and finishes at 11.15am.
The maximum number of students within each group will be 6 students.
Course requirements:
A computer with good internet access.
Zoom to access lessons.
A basic understanding of how to use Microsoft PowerPoint.
30 minutes of independent planning tasks between sessions.
Learning outcomes: By the end of the course, the student will have:
Improved their understanding of a global challenge;
Expanded their research and analysis skills; and
Enhanced their communication and presentation skills.
This project is designed for students who are keen to solve one of the world’s greatest challenges through developing a better understanding of the issue and analysing which methods will have the greatest impact.
Course structure
Students will complete two sessions per day
Session 1:
A Global Challenge
Students begin this course by discussing the key global challenges that we face today before selecting a global challenge that they find most important.
Session 2:
Analysing a Challenge
Students narrow their focus of the challenge they have selected by choosing a specific aspect of the challenge.
Session 3:
Critical Analysis in Research
Students learn how to research effectively and where to find reliable sources of information to learn more about their chosen challenge. Students learn how to critically analyse their research.
Session 4:
Key Stakeholders
Students study the key stakeholders facing their chosen challenge and the opinion these key stakeholders hold of it.
Session 5:
Solutions
Students begin brainstorming potential solutions for their challenge and consider how each would affect stakeholders.
Session 6:
Solutions Analysis
Students narrow down their brainstorm to the top five solutions to their challenge before analysing each in greater detail.
Session 7:
Designing a Prototype
Students begin designing a prototype solution incorporating one, several or all of their 5 solutions by researching in greater detail.
Session 8:
Developing a Presentation
Students learn how to develop an effective presentation before they begin developing their presentation with guidance from their course leader.
Session 9:
Presentation Practice
Students begin practising their presentations in ‘break-out’ rooms with other course participants and give each other constructive feedback.
Session 10:
Presentations & Feedback
Students present their solution to a global challenge to their course leader, peers and a Libra Education panel of professionals.