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Project Management

Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

Performance Objective Upon completion of this lesson, each student will demonstrate the importance of using Project Management in the school environment by completing Activity 1 - Project Management Team Project and Project Management Assessment Tool matching the criteria in the rubrics. Specific Objectives

Define what Project Management is.

Apply the seven Project Management Techniques.

Describe the Project Management Planning Process.

Use the most common Project Management Organizational Tools.

Complete Project Management Team Projects. Terms

Project Management – involves the planning, monitoring, and coordinating of all aspects of a project, and the motivation of all those involved, in order to achieve desired results.

Project Management Techniques 1. Understand the project

2. Research and summarize

3. Cite the source

4. Working on the project

5. Group work

6. Time

7. Time management

Project Management Planning Process – involves planning, monitoring, and coordinating projects.

During the process there are several questions you will encounter with your project team.

Project Management Organizational Tools

o Task List and Schedule – are used to identify tasks that need to be completed before others can

be started. They allow the project team to determine the several factors in project planning.

o Gantt Chart – referred to as a project timeline. It consists of bar graphs that help plan and

monitor project development or resource allocation on a horizontal time scale.

Time This lesson should take three days (135 minutes) to complete.

Day one – Project Management slide presentation (45 minutes)

Day two – Activity 1 - Project Management Team Project (45 minutes)

Day three – Activity 2 - Team Project Task List and Schedule (45 minutes)

Lesson Plan


TEKS Correlations This lesson, as published, correlates to the following TEKS. Any changes/alterations to the activities may result in the elimination of any or all of the TEKS listed. Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

130.301 (c) o (3) The student demonstrates leadership and teamwork skills in collaborating with others

to accomplish goals and objectives. The student is expected to: (B) demonstrate teamwork skills through working cooperatively with others to achieve

tasks; (D) demonstrate responsibility for shared group and individual work tasks; (E) maintain effective working relationships in order to accomplish objectives and

tasks; (F) demonstrate effective working relationships using interpersonal skills; (G) use positive interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with others;

Interdisciplinary Correlations English Language Arts and Reading, English I

110.31 (b) o (1) Reading/Vocabulary Development. Students understand new vocabulary and use it when

reading and writing. Students are expected to: (E) use a dictionary, a glossary, or a thesaurus (printed or electronic) to determine or

confirm the meanings of words and phrases, including their connotations and denotations, and their etymology.

Accommodations for Learning Differences It is important that lessons accommodate the needs of every learner. These lessons may be modified to accommodate your students with learning differences by referring to the files found on the Special Populations page of this website (cte.unt.edu). Preparation

Review and become familiar with the terminology, website links, and the slide presentation.

Have materials, slide presentation, and websites ready prior to the start of the lesson.

Print handouts for each student. Reference Webster’s new compact office dictionary (2003). New York, NY: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co. Instructional Aids

Project Management slide presentation

Preparation


Note Taking Form Materials Needed

Handouts for each student o Project Management Terms and Definitions o Note Taking Form o Activity 1 - Project Management Team Project o Activity 1 - Project Management Team Project Task List and Schedule o Activity 2 - Team Project Task List and Schedule o Project Management Assessment Tool

Pencils and Pens Equipment Needed

• Computer and Internet access for teacher and students • Projector (for digital presentation)

The main purpose of this lesson is to give students an opportunity to apply the concepts of Project Management using seven Project Management Techniques.

• Say o During this lesson you will learn about Project Management in school and the workplace. You

will explore the various Project Management Techniques and will apply them to two separate team activities.

• Say o To learn about Project Management you will need to explore the various techniques used and

organizational tools.

Ask o Why do you think it is necessary to understand how to use Project Management in the school

environment?

Say o Project Management involves planning, monitoring, and coordinating all aspects of a project,

and the motivation of all those involved, in order to achieve desired results. • Show

o Project Management slide presentation

Introduction


Outline

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NOTES TO TEACHER

Begin the Project Management slide presentation. Students will use Note Taking Form handout to take notes. Distribute handouts and have students read and discuss them. Students will complete assigned activities. Students will participate in group discussions and class activities.

OUTLINE

Day 1

I. Introduce Project Management A. Objectives B. What is Project Management? C. Project Management Techniques

i. Understand the Project

ii. Research and Summarize

iii. Cite the Source

iv. Working on the Project

v. Group Work

vi. Time

vii. Time Management

D. Summary E. Project Management Planning

Process i. Planning

ii. Monitoring iii. Coordination

F. Project Management Organizational Tools

i. Task List and Schedule ii. Gantt Chart

Day 2

II. Activity 1 – Project Management

Team Project A. Analyzing Career Job Ads B. Group Discussion

Day 3

III. Activity 2 – Team Project Task List and Schedule

IV. Assessment = Daily Activities


Multiple Intelligences Guide

Guided Practice

The teacher will present the Project Management slide presentation and lead the class discussion.

The teacher will distribute all handouts and the class will discuss them.

After the students have learned about Project Management they will begin to work on the activities. Independent Practice

Student teams will analyze and identify Project Management careers.

Student teams will complete a specific Project Management Task List and Schedule.

Review Project Management requires skills that are highly desirable in the workplace. School projects provide excellent opportunities for students to refine their planning and Time Management skills and to acquire “executive” thinking skills as they analyze and synthesize tasks using Project Management Tools.

Informal Assessment The teacher monitors during activities to check for understanding. Formal Assessment

Daily grade on activities

Classroom guest speaker presentation from a professional Project Manager may be used as enrichment to discuss the importance of Project Management in high school and the workplace.

Existentialist

Interpersonal

Intrapersonal

Kinesthetic/

Bodily

Logical/

Mathematical

Musical/Rhythmic

Naturalist

Verbal/Linguistic

Visual/Spatial

Application

Summary

Evaluation

Enrichment


Project Management Terms and Definitions

1. Project Management – involves planning, monitoring, and coordinating all aspects of a project, and the motivation of all those involved, in order to achieve desired results.

2. Project Management Techniques o Understand the Project

o Research and Summarize

o Cite the Source

o Working on the Project

o Group Work

o Time

o Time Management

3. Project Management Planning Process – involves planning, monitoring, and coordinating projects.

During the process there are several questions you will encounter with your project team.

4. Project Management Organizational Tools

o Task List and Schedule – are used to identify tasks that need to be completed before others can

start. It allows the project team to determine the several factors in a project planning.

o Gantt Chart – referred to as a project timeline. It consists of bar graphs that help plan and

monitor project development or resource allocation on a horizontal time scale.


NAME ____________________________________ DATE ____________________PERIOD_____________

NOTE TAKING FORM

TOPIC: ESSENTIAL QUESTION?

MAIN IDEA – QUESTIONS VOCABULARY TERMS:

NOTES:

SUMMARY: WHAT HAVE I LEARNED TO ANSWER THE ESSENTIAL QUESTION?


TOPIC: ESSENTIAL QUESTION?

MAIN IDEA – QUESTIONS VOCABULARY TERMS:

NOTES:

SUMMARY: WHAT HAVE I LEARNED TO ANSWER THE ESSENTIAL QUESTION?

Name ___________________________________Date ____________________ Class ____________________


Activity 1 - Project Management Team Project

Part 1 - Analyzing Career Job Ads

1. Students will work with a partner.

2. Visit the school library.

3. Use copies of the career job ads pages from newspapers in the school library.

4. Underline references to any of the essential skills and circle specific references to Project Management in

the ads.

5. Identify a job website and refer to Project Management positions advertised on the Internet.

Part 2 - Analyzing Career Job Ads

Group Discussion

1. What are some of the jobs/careers that specifically identified Project Management Skills as a required skill

or an asset for employment?

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2. What are the salary ranges for these jobs?

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3. What additional skills are identified in these ads?

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4. From these examples, what do you think Project Managers do?

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Rubrics

Graded Elements Total Points

Quality of Research 50

Correct use of Spelling, Grammar, and

Capitalization

25

Presentation Skills 25

Total 100


Activity 1 - Task List and Schedule

Project Title_____________________________ Completion Date _______________

Project Team Members: 1. 2. 3.

4. Tasks Hours/Days

Required Member(s) Assigned 1, 2, 3, 4

Planned Start Date

Planned End Date

Actual Start Date

Actual End Date

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Project Management Assessment Tool Directions Each student will rate each of the following skills using a five-point scale, with one being the lowest rating and five the highest. Circle your answer.

Student 1. Defined clearly the end product or outcome of the project.

1 2 3 4 5 5. Identified and procured needed resources.

1 2 3 4 5

2. Identified the tasks necessary to complete the project. 1 2 3 4 5

6. Anticipated potential problems and developed contingency plans.

1 2 3 4 5

3. Developed the steps in an action plan for each distinct task category.

1 2 3 4 5

7. Reflected on the project outcomes and process to identify new understanding.

1 2 3 4 5

4. Highlighted critical tasks with specific deadlines that impacted project completion and monitored these carefully.

1 2 3 4 5

For group projects, consider these additional criteria: 8. Shared leadership and ownership for project success.

1 2 3 4 5

12. Contributed to the learning of others. 1 2 3 4 5

9. Negotiated roles and responsibilities. 1 2 3 4 5

13. Demonstrated mutual respect and appreciation for team members.

1 2 3 4 5

10. Shared workload equitably. 1 2 3 4 5

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Activity 2 - Team Project - Task List and Schedule

Project Title_____________________________ Completion Date ______________

Project Team Members: 1.

2. 3. 4.

Task Hours/Days Required

Member(s) Assigned 1, 2, 3, 4

Planned Start Date

Planned End Date

Actual Start Date

Actual End Date

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Project Management Assessment Tool

Directions Each student will rate each of the following skills using a five-point scale, with one being the lowest rating and five the highest. Circle your answer.

Student 1. Defined clearly the end product or outcome of the project.

1 2 3 4 5 5. Identified and procured needed resources.

1 2 3 4 5

2. Identified the tasks necessary to complete the project. 1 2 3 4 5

6. Anticipated potential problems and developed contingency plans.

1 2 3 4 5

3. Developed the steps in an action plan for each distinct task category.

1 2 3 4 5

7. Reflected on the project outcomes and process to identify new understanding.

1 2 3 4 5

4. Highlighted critical tasks with specific deadlines that impacted project completion and monitored these carefully.

1 2 3 4 5

For group projects, consider these additional criteria: 8. Shared leadership and ownership for project success.

1 2 3 4 5

11. Contributed to the learning of others. 1 2 3 4 5

9. Negotiated roles and responsibilities. 1 2 3 4 5

12. Demonstrated mutual respect and appreciation for team members.

1 2 3 4 5

10. Shared workload equitably. 1 2 3 4 5

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T MA

NA

GEM

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Rubrics:

Graded Elements Total Points

Task List and Schedule 40

Project Management Assessment Tool 40

Correct use of Spelling, Grammar, and

Capitalization

20

Total 100


Project Management Organizational Tool

Gantt Chart

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