Why is a project required?
The Independent
Educational Project is an opportunity for you to synthesize
the knowledge, skills and attitudes gained through the formal
curriculum into a tangible product.
Recent evaluations provided strong evidence that fellows find
the project a very important part of the Fellowship experience.
What kind of project is appropriate?
The Independent Educational Project may
involve basic or applied research. Fellows may choose to pursue a review of the literature
or in depth study of a topic of specific interest to them. Fellows also may choose to do
research which is applicable to an educational endeavor at Baylor, whether in their
division, department or the college as a whole.
Fellows are encouraged to discuss project ideas with Drs.
Richards and Wilking and other Fellows throughout the Fellowship. Limited funds are
available to complete projects, if needed. These funds can be used for such things as
audio-visual services or special consultants.
Project Proposal
From the outset of the
curriculum, Fellows should begin to explore ideas for their project. Project proposals are
due no later than month 9 of the Fellowship (end of Applied Teaching Seminars). The
following information should be included in the proposal.
- Goals of the project and an explanation of why the project
is worth completing.
- A description of the plans/methods which will be used to
complete the project.
- A list of resources needed for the project.
- A timeline for the project, including major milestones.
Colloquium Presentation and Project
Abstract
Fellows are expected to present the results of their projects at the Colloquium,
to be scheduled a month after the Curriculum is completed. Fellows have the option of
doing a poster board display or making a 15-minute oral presentation.
Fellows are required to write a one-two page abstract
summarizing the goals, methods, and outcomes of their project. The abstract is due prior
to presenting the project at the Colloquium.
