Introduction of student projects in secondary specialized educational institutions. Student projects: what are they for?

Methodological Center of the National Research University Higher School of Economics

November 2015

How to create an application project for undergraduate students

Student projects: what are they for?

Project activities for students were introduced into HSE undergraduate education programs in 2014. This practice has two goals: to give students the opportunity to try themselves in real work in their chosen specialty and to gain experience in applying the acquired knowledge, skills and abilities in practice.

You can create such a project if you have a task or task that students can complete. Thus, when executing the project:

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  The customer organizes a work process or solves a specific problem in an organization/division;

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  Students consolidate the learned material while working on the project.

How is it organized project activities within the framework of bachelor's programs at the National Research University Higher School of Economics?

The concept of the project has been formed, there is someone interested in it Customer

Submitting a project application for Project Fair employee of the National Research University Higher School of Economics

Students sign up for the project, students are selected
The general system for organizing work on a project at the Higher School of Economics is as follows:

Summing up the project, assessment of student work

Project work

The main feature of the project is the inclusion of students in working on practical tasks that require students to use the knowledge, discipline and responsibility gained during the learning process. Such tasks can be set for students both by departments of the National Research University Higher School of Economics and by external customers. It is important that the project manager is an employee of the National Research University Higher School of Economics.

What types of projects can students undertake?

You can involve students in working on a project if the goal is a specific product that can be used for applied or research purposes. Students can also be involved in organizing and carrying out some process - holding conferences, olympiads, excursions, days open doors etc.

Based on this, projects can be classified into three types:

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  If the main goal of the project is to conduct research that involves obtaining as a result some scientific or scientific-applied product, for example an article/publication, report, analytical review or note, application for a scientific grant, methodological manual etc. – then the project research;

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  In the case when the main goal of the project is to solve some applied problem, such as the development and justification of a design solution, the creation of a business plan or business case, especially for an external customer, the project refers to applied;

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  a project that involves the participation of students in the organization of any event or in the implementation of organizational processes (organization of feedback from the teacher and students, technical training educational materials, organizational assistance in the process of conducting classes, etc.) – service project.

Each project has a labor intensity in credits, which are credited to the students who completed them and taken into account in their curriculum. Service projects have the lowest cost per credit (and students cannot earn more than 25% of the credits they need with such projects), but there are no requirements for a detailed description of the result.

How to prepare such a project?

When preparing your project application, you will need to answer the following questions:

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   What will the project be called?

The title is the first parameter that students will pay attention to. Try to ensure that it clearly and clearly reflects the essence of the work.

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   Who will lead the project?

The supervisor must be an employee of the National Research University Higher School of Economics.

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   Which department is the customer for the project?

If the customer is external, then the project manager’s department should be indicated in the application.

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   When should the project be completed?

A project must have a start date and an end date. You also need to decide until when you will accept applications for participation in the project. Allow time for selecting students if there are more applications than required.

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   How many credits can I assign per project?

The complexity of the project is calculated in credits awarded to each student upon completion. 1 credit equals 25 (astronomical) hours of student work. Some projects may require preparatory or independent work, it must also be counted, as well as the time for defense and/or presentation of results.

Example: The project lasts 10 weeks and each participating student spends 5 hours per week on it. Thus, in total, students will work for 50 hours, which is the labor intensity of the project for 2 credits.

Example 2: To complete a project, you need to spend 300 hours on it. So, if you open 4 vacancies on a project, it turns out that each student will spend 75 hours on it. The complexity of the project in this case is equal to 3 credits.

Note. The project manager decides in which direction to round the hours. If there are few vacancies and the work is complex, it is recommended to round the hours up (i.e., for example, 35 hours can be rounded up to 50 and assigned a labor intensity of 2 credits). If the work is group and routine, it is recommended to round down.

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   How many students can be involved in the project?

You can involve as many students in the project as required to successfully complete the project on time.

If you don't know how many students you need, you can estimate this number based on the duration of the project and the total number of hours required to complete it (or hours spent on the project per week).

Students have both classroom and extracurricular activities, and usually a student can devote from 1 to 6 hours a week to a project (for particularly urgent projects - up to 15 hours). This will allow you to determine the number of students you need.

Example: if the project requires spending 8 hours a week, then you can attract 1 student, or 2 students who will work 4 hours a week, or 4 students who will work 2 hours a week (the labor intensity in credits will be correspondingly lower) .

Example 2: The project requires a total of 200 hours to complete, and the project duration is 10 weeks. It turns out that on average you need to spend 20 hours a week on the project. If each student is required to work on a project for 4 hours per week, then the project will require 5 vacant positions.

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   Where will the students work?

Students can work on a project on the premises of the department, customer, or remotely.

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   How will students be assigned tasks?

While working on your project, students can be assigned tasks individually or in groups. It is possible that all students will have a common project task.

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   What educational programs (and courses) do you invite students to participate in?

If you wish, you may limit enrollment to certain undergraduate degree programs. You can also limit the enrollment of certain courses by students, without differentiation according to the selected educational programs.

Example: students of the OP "Oriental Studies", "International Relations" and "Political Science", courses from 3 to 4.

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   What other requirements should there be for potential project participants?

Specify professional requirements– prerequisites for the knowledge, skills and abilities of students that you expect from project participants. It is possible to indicate disciplines that students should already master.

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   Where will meetings with project participants and student work take place (if not remotely)?

This territory can be the office of a HSE department or the territory of the customer.

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   What keywords characterize the project?

When submitting an application, you will need to specify tags - keywords related to the topic of the project. Using them, it will be easier for students and anyone interested to find your project on the HSE portal.

What else is required to be included in the project application?

If at the previous stage all the information about the organizational side of the project was collected, then at this stage it is necessary to describe its content.

The project description should include:

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   General description of the goals and objectives of the project;
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   Information about the external customer (if any);
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   Types of activities performed by the student in the project/skills practiced
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   The planned result of work on the project;
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   Criteria for assessing the final result;
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   Criteria for assessing students' individual contribution to work.

Pay special attention to the nature of the activity that students will be engaged in, since this item will best indicate what skills the student will be practicing.

Also one of the key points project work is to evaluate the final result and student contribution to the work.

Regarding research and applied projects the result can be assessed by external criteria, for example, acceptance of an article for publication, coincidence of predictions with reality, changes in observed characteristics, etc. at the same time, the most effective and recommended way to evaluate the results of a project is its public defense before the customer. This item is not mandatory for a service project.

The assessment of students’ contribution to the work can depend entirely on the assessment of the project’s result, or it can be differentiated, in which the number of credits is awarded depending on the student’s completion of his project tasks, meeting deadlines, etc.

All items on the add project page are required. The “Project Description” block should include basic information about the content of the project work (no more than 500 characters). Detailed description It is best to attach the project as a separate file (available in the same block).

After filling out all the required fields, you can send it for review to the Directorate of Basic Educational Programs. After reviewing the project for compliance with all the requirements specified in the Instructions, the project will be published at the Fair and available to students.

For potential customers:

If you are interested in implementing a project with HSE students, but you are not an HSE employee and do not have professional contacts with HSE teachers who could act as project leaders, take advantage of the following opportunities:

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   write to us about your idea at [email protected];
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   contact the managers of the organization via the contacts on the portal www.hse.ru educational program or department whose students would be suitable for the purpose of the project.

“Digital book publishing”

During the course, students become familiar with the theory and history of digital book publishing, choose the topic and content of the book (usually collections of essays and articles by famous scientists, critics or publicists), interact with the author, work on the book as editors in Adobe program Digital Publishing System and develop marketing strategies to promote your product.

You can see what happened at . In November 2016, students presented the books they had prepared. One of the books, “How It’s Done: Producing in the Creative Industries,” entered the top sales of the Ridero publishing platform in March 2016.

The course is led by Alexander Arkhangelsky, writer, TV presenter, literary critic, full-time professor at HSE, and the students are taught by the director of the Institute of Books, co-founder of the publishing platform Ridero Alexander Gavrilov, executive director of the Association of Internet Publishers Vladimir Kharitonov and Doctor of Cultural Studies, professor of the Faculty of Communications, Media and Design at HSE Anna Novikova.

More information about student projects in the field of digital book publishing:

“Transmedia extensions for museums”

Students, together with museum professionals, produce transmedia extensions for museums: they think through content and visual concepts, build interaction with designers and museum staff, and work in archives. Museums thus receive additional resources to attract audiences, and students receive experience working on real projects.

In 2016-17 academic year Some of the students worked on projects for small museums of the Tretyakov Gallery (including the Apartment Museum of A.M. Vasnetsov, the House-Museum of V.M. Vasnetsov, the Museum-Workshop of A.S. Golubkina, the House-Museum of P.D. Korin) . The result of their work will be a website, which in the future will be a separate page of the Tretyakov Gallery website. Their work is led by Tatyana Gafar, head of the development service for small museums at the Tretyakov Gallery.

The second group is engaged in multi-format multimedia projects thematically related to the works and life of Leo Tolstoy. They work together with Fyokla Tolstoy, head of the development department of the State Museum of Leo Tolstoy.

The course is led by Anna Kachkaeva, media critic, candidate of philological sciences, professor of the Department of Media.

More information about student projects for transmedia extensions of museums:

“Online education”

Students master producing online education courses, learn how key market players work, learn how to competently apply for the creation of such courses, prepare “selling” announcements, and even make a teaser for their own course.

Among the platforms whose work undergraduates become directly familiar with are Courson, Netology, stepic.org, MTS Corporate University, etc.

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November 16 in the building of the Financial University, located at st. Kibalchicha, 1, a charity fair was held, called the fair with Wall Street , whose main task was to raise funds for the Sheredar Foundation, which helps children with cancer.

To the fair ​ Sweet treats prepared by students of the Faculty of Credit and Economics were presented. 14 chefs took part in the fair, presenting over 20 varieties of various baked goods.

The fair was held in the form interactive game, where every person who bought products prepared by our students also received shares in the manufacturing companies. The idea was that the fair was a kind of exchange platform, with unique securities of certain manufacturers, which gave students the opportunity to try themselves as a trader on an imaginary exchange. We believe that we managed to interest people, immerse them in the atmosphere of trading and give them the opportunity to contribute to charity.

Following the results of the Fair with Wall - street we were able to collect sum of money, necessary for the Sheredar Foundation to implement their rehabilitation programs, and we also managed to successfully conduct a business game. Next year we will definitely hold another charity fair and, perhaps, the Sheredar Foundation will again become our partner.

From February 6 to February 21, a project was carried out from the Student Council of the Faculty of Credit and Economics of the Financial University. The main goals of the project were: to diversify and brighten up the student routine, to allow students to open their feelings and publicly express them, to give many the opportunity to confess their love, to give students an unusual format for a popular holiday.

The project involved two couples in love, who passed three tests throughout the project: a business card that allows other students to meet the couple; an interview in which the couple reveals their secrets and gives the opportunity to check how well the lovers know each other; and a test in which the couple is asked to test their feelings for strength and find out what they are ready for for each other.

We believe that we were able to attract the attention of most students through the intrigue of the competition. Almost 600 people took part in the final voting, which indicates the students’ interest in this project. In the future, we can promote this project and make it larger; we hope for the participation of more couples, since many this time wanted to “just observe,” because the project was carried out for the first time. Next time these guys will be able to try themselves as participants.

2 On March 4, a project was carried out from the Student Council of the Faculty of Credit and Economics of the Financial University called “Quest 221B”.

The project went well: more participants were announced than initially planned (about 60 people), but the organizers coped well with big amount students. The quest took place in a slightly unusual format: it was as close as possible to the famous British TV series “Sherlock”, literally imbued with a subtle English atmosphere. It was possible to convey this through the images of the organizers and riddles that Sherlock might not have been able to solve. Everything was thought out to the smallest detail: the appearance of the trackers, their speech, and the organization of the project itself. The guys perfectly foresaw and planned every minute of the project, thanks to which the participants did not have to sit idle or get bored. And of course, it’s worth mentioning the cool prizes: 1000 minutes in the anti-cafe, tickets to the Artplay exhibition and to the theater, is it worth mentioning how pleased the winners were?

Also, after the project, a survey was conducted among the project participants, the result of which showed that not only the winners of the quest were satisfied. The students were glad to have participated and noted that they did not regret spending their time.
And the KEF student council considers this project one of its best projects and hopes for it to be held annually.

Time is rapidly moving forward... The Great Patriotic War has become history. New generations of people have grown up who have never heard the thunder of guns and bomb explosions. The trenches and trenches were overgrown with grass. On a land scorched by war, life triumphs.

But the war does not let us forget about it. She is in the eyes of a veteran, in front-line postcards and letters...

Students of the Faculty of Credit and Economics joined the “Letter to a Veteran” campaign. With the help of these letters, the guys were able to convey a piece of their warmth and attention to the participants of the Great War. These are veterans of the Great Patriotic War, and home front workers, and the children of Leningrad - everyone whom the War touched with its fiery breath.

The action took place on April 24. Students of our faculty wrote letters with trepidation: some simply to veterans, and others to their great-grandfathers and great-grandmothers. The guys are proud of their country, its great feat! A feat of all people who survived the horror of war.

War is the greatest tragedy in the history of our people. For us to live happily today, 27 million people gave their lives. And we must remember those who gave us the most important thing - our life.

From May 15 to May 19, the project “KEF Week 2017” was carried out by the Student Council of the Faculty of Credit and Economics of the Financial University.

Every day throughout the project, SST KEF activists tried to diversify the daily lives of students and teachers. Every day of the project was special and memorable.

On May 15, the “Day of Kindness” took place. As part of this day, students and all employees on the territory of the university could leave their wishes to the faculty on a poster in the lobby of the building, exchange cigarettes for sweets to support the fashion for a healthy lifestyle, and also share their warm hugs, because the movement FREE Hugs not only improves mood, but also unites the team.

On May 17, “Photo Day” took place, where everyone could take a photo with the hashtag #bomb_KEFweek and participate in the competition for the main prize. On May 22, after summing up the results, the winners were revealed, among whom: 1st place went to the teacher of System Analysis and Modeling Zvyagin L.S., 2nd place - student of KEF 1-5 Zaitseva Anastasia, and 3rd place - Zelentsova Alena, student of KEF 1- 1. Each of them received a prize and pleasant memories of the project.

On May 18, as part of the KEF Week, the Auditornik was held, where all those who like to sing songs with a guitar, play board games, communicate with people and taste teas gathered. The guys played Imaginarium, Aliase , smashed Jenga and, of course, sang songs with a guitar. No one remained indifferent; many suggested holding such evenings within the university more often.

On May 19, “Tea with the Dean” took place, which was attended by 1st-3rd year students, KEF Dean E.R. Bezsmertnaya, as well as E.V. Ryabinina. and Gagarin M.A. All those who came were able not only to enjoy various delicacies, but also to ask exciting questions to the administration. The meeting took place in a warm, friendly atmosphere and left pleasant memories not only among students, but also among employees of the Financial University.

To solve some social problems social projects are created within the framework of which various issues are resolved. But before considering social projects, it is necessary to decide what they are. What features do those aimed at young people have? What are you interested in? Social projects at school, examples of their implementation? Or senior-oriented projects? Let's say, social projects for young people, examples of their implementation?

project?

A social project is understood as a clearly formulated idea regarding a specific or aimed at improving some aspect social life. But in addition to the idea, he must also propose ways of its implementation, answering questions about when it will be implemented, where, on what scale, and who will be the main target group of the project. An example of a social project that will be published below will help you understand what it is. Also, in addition to these issues, it is necessary to resolve the issue of financing (you can do without it, but it will be difficult). Usually there are 2 ways of financing: when it is financed by project participants from their own funds or sponsorship from an entity with significant financial resources.

Social projects include proposals for reforming the social security system, social protection, healthcare, and overcoming the consequences of social and natural shocks. Goals in such projects are outlined immediately and can be edited only when intermediate results are achieved in order to be able to evaluate the effectiveness of activities. If we talk about social projects for young people, examples of their implementation, they are not very different in general, but there are some features (although we can say that they are common to one degree or another for all projects).

What features do projects aimed at youth have?

The most main feature- that they are aimed exclusively at young people and aspects of their lives. When creating a youth social project, it is necessary to take into account popular trends, needs, and the potential audience of the project. Each specific situation that needs to be improved should be described in detail, as well as all specific methods and their application. Examples of school social projects are not fundamentally different.

What should the project comply with?

The project must meet the following conditions:

1. There should be no contradictions in the ideas put forward and methods of implementation.
2. It must be possible to implement it under the given conditions.
3. Must be created on a scientific basis using scientific method during the development of each stage. We can say something about social projects for schoolchildren; examples of them should be able to interest these restless children.
4. It must provide a response to the social order that has arisen in society.
5. The implementation plan must be effective and such that it will achieve the goal.
6. This should be a socio-cultural project, an example of which, even at the development stage, can interest young people.

How should a social project be formalized?

What should be in the project? First you need to choose a direction. The area of ​​work may be health, creativity, demographic issues, health improvement, scientific or cultural awareness, popularization of sports or better attitude to other people. After choosing a direction, you should decide on the goal: for example, if science was chosen, then the specific goal could be the popularization of radio electronics, engineering, physics, the scientific method of study, the creation of a logical thought club or an astronomical circle.

After determining your goals, you need to think about tasks - the most concentrated goals. An example of tasks could be the following: instilling qualities that will allow difficult teenagers at risk to settle in life as a normal citizen, or helping in determining a place of study/work after graduation. When the direction, goals and objectives are determined, then the action plan and implementation deadlines should be discussed, as well as the place where all the developments will be put to life. The action plan should contain as detailed a list of actions as possible, which will indicate what should be done to achieve the goals. To give you a better idea of ​​what is required of you, here are four social projects for young people.

Examples will follow. But although they say what they are aimed at (youth, orphans), they can be considered as social projects at school. The examples, although not very large-scale, will allow you to get acquainted with the nominal component. It is advisable to involve a school psychologist in the work.

Example of a social project for youth No. 1

Direction: marital relationships of young people.

Target. Reduce the number of people who divorce after being married by preparing and explaining the responsibilities and rights of future spouses.

1. Explain what marriage is, what responsibilities and rights each spouse will have.
2. Help distribute future responsibilities now so that there is no friction later.
3. Help find reasons why young people want to get married and determine whether they understand what it means.

We need a step-by-step plan that describes all the actions and their sequence.

Implementation period: indefinitely.

Place of implementation: city such and such.

Example for youth No. 2

Direction: support of motherhood and prevention of orphanhood.

Goal: providing assistance to refuseniks and minor orphans who are being treated in the hospital.

1. Attracting public attention to this problem due to the fact that most people are not informed about its existence.
2. Collection of funds, material assistance, toys and medicines, for transfer to the hospital with subsequent use to restore health to refuseniks and minor orphans.
3. from state budget or from charitable foundations for the improvement of refuseniks or orphans who are staying in medical institutions.
4. Drawing attention to the problem of children without parents in order to convince people to adopt children.

A detailed plan that describes the details of finding funds and transferring them.

Place of implementation: Children's Regional Hospital of Samara.

Example for youth No. 3

An example of a social project suitable for a school or youth group.

Direction: youth with congenital defects and disabilities in universities.

Goal: achieving socialization of physically distinct students.

1. Promoting the full socialization of project participants.
2. Interaction with organizations that carry out social protection for such people.
3. Help in social and cultural life.
4. Help aimed at overcoming spiritual and physical loneliness.
5. Influencing the formation of an adequate attitude in society towards youth with special needs.
6. Creating conditions where young people with special needs can safely engage in creative activities.
7. Implementation of creative rehabilitation.
8. Search, testing and implementation of new rehabilitation methods.

Detailed plan.

Implementation period: indefinitely.

Place: university in such and such a city.

Social projects for schoolchildren, examples of their implementation may differ - for them you can choose to help disabled children who study in regular schools.