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JCP is an active learning module. This is defined as: “Individualistic learning theory where the processing of knowledge is guided by the student, requiring a problem solving orientation, critical approach and evaluation of knowledge”. It is also part of a service learning model which inspires critical citizenship that questions the norms and values of society and strives to bring positive change, you (the student) being at the center of your own meaning making!

In the process of working on a technical/practical project, you are challenged to:

Develop critical awareness of the sustainability and impact of discipline activity on the social, industrial and physical environment and understand issues relevant to the project.

Develop a self-reflection practice to provide a foundation for continual self-awareness and self-directedness.

Understand how to communicate and listen effectively within a team and the community and work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Apply the practice of effective communication through writing assignments and presentations.

What Project will I do?

You can decide to be connected to existing community partners:

Examples of 2020 and 2021 projects:

2020

Group 78: 16th World Congress of Music Therapy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GnnC1xK7kc&feature=youtu.be

Group 178: Hand Sanitiser project

https://youtu.be/8BGjO5UNgAo

Group 348: Musical Instruments for Pre-Schools

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwSK_BytPjg

Group 272: Barnaviya Nursery School

https://youtu.be/2RVIMcmqm1A

Group 80: Wollies Animal Rescue Centre

https://youtu.be/9FB4aa2gHG0

Group 100: Puzzle Feeders at Lory Park Zoo

https://youtu.be/LXfbT4AhgxQ

2021

Or create your own project that satisfies the project criteria:

You may not earn money while doing the project.

You may not do the project for a private company.

You may not promote a political party.

You may not do a project that promotes a religion.

You may not only do a fundraising project.

The project may not be a Rag project. However, it may be an extension of an existing Rag project;

The project must take place on the premises of a non-profit organisation or a school. Projects that will not take place with such campus-community partners will be assessed on merit;

You may link your project with the outreach projects of religious organisations.

You may link your project with the outreach projects of the residences.

There must be a supervisor on site or a mentor must be appointed.

Make sure there is a component of the project that links to your discipline.

Not more than two students are allowed to develop one website.

A design project must include the execution of the design.

- Author Christopher Njaravani

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