Project Oriented Learning as teaching methodology

The new Education Act stated that outcomes based education (OBE) have to be introduced,
not only in schools, but also on tertiary level. Technikon Northern Gauteng embarked on
Project Oriented Learning (POL) as a teaching methodology for OBE.
Project Oriented Learning is a teaching methodology where a group of learners,
independently, works on a real life problem or question. The problem is analyzed, and
according to the specifications given in the task or assignment, the group works to an
outcome.

POL simultaneously supports important objectives of higher education:
• Acquisition of knowledge, which is retained and usable
• Self-directed learning
• Learning to analyze and solve problems

Working in groups (tutorial groups) occupies a central role in POL. The difference between a
tutorial group and a class or lecture is that a tutorial also offers a platform for learners to
exchange knowledge and ideas. To be able to exchange knowledge, communication has to
take place within the group. Learners are expected to ask questions, give opinions or explain

Metodologia 2 Manual:

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Metodologia 1 Manual:

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POL Presentation 2010

This is the introduction translated by Lex and Dany, both students of Licenciatura de Idiomas in their 8th, and final, semester, they did a great job, they soon will be great Licenciadas, so I guess that in coming days I will upload some more videos from that presentation.

This POL was presented by 4th and 6th semester of LI, you will see some good performances, some performances that could be better, but they will improve with the years and practice.

Manual Practicas Docentes

This the link where you can download the manual for Practicas docentes, if you have a problem downloading it, please write a comment. Read it and tomorrow we will clarify doubts.

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Manual Metodologia

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Metodologia

Guys, I am having some technical difficulties, the manual will be uploaded within 2 hours, sorry, but don't worry, you'll have it a.s.a.p.