Future Planet Project

6 EC

Semester 2, periode 6

5133FUPP6Y

Eigenaar Bachelor Future Planet Studies
Coördinator dr. Karen Paiva Henrique PhD
Onderdeel van Bachelor Future Planet Studies, jaar 3

Studiewijzer 2021/2022

Globale inhoud

The aim of the Future Planet Project is to enable students to experience the process and dynamics of executing an interdisciplinary project - in addition to the individual research they did in their Bachelor Project. You will work in small teams of 4 to 5 students on a topic based on the core challenges of Future Planet Studies - i.e. climate change, energy systems, biodiversity, ecosystem services, or food- and water-related challenges. In four weeks, you will work towards an end product that you will define together with your team members.

Studiemateriaal

Literatuur

  • Menken, S. & Keestra, M. (eds.) (2016) Ch6 Interdisciplinary integration from (ibid.) Introduction to Interdisciplinary Research, Amsterdam: Amsterdam University Press, p. 41-49.

  • Menken, S. & Keestra, M. (eds.) (2016) Ch9 Integrative techniques from (ibid.) Introduction to Interdisciplinary Research, Amsterdam: Amsterdam University Press, p. 78-88.

  • Nekkers, J. (2016) Developing Scenarios, in: Duin, P. van der (ed.), Foresight in Organisations Methods and Tools, London: Routledge, Ch1 p. 11-39 (except 28-29).

  • Tromp, C. (2018) Par. 3.3 Beyond the oppositions from (ibid.) Wicked Philosophy. Philosophy of Science and vision development for the study of complex problems, Amsterdam: Amsterdam University Press, p. 78-82.

  • Separate compulsory and recommended literature for each of the topics of the Future Planet Project.

Leerdoelen

  • Mutual development of an interdisciplinary project goal and action plan to realise that goal, bearing responsibility for bringing in the necessary knowledge and skills acquired in one‘s own field of expertise.
  • Gaining experience with the creation of interdisciplinary knowledge by combining and integrating input from various disciplines.
  • Identifying differences in disciplinary perspectives that can form barriers for interdisciplinary cooperation.
  • Learning how to overcome barriers within interdisciplinary projects by making use of adequate integrative techniques.
  • Analysing the potential impact of both intended and desirable effects and possible unintended and undesirable consequences of well-intended recommendations and/or solutions.
  • Reflecting on personal strengths and weaknesses, drives and motives.
  • Gaining more insight in potential work fields after completion of their studies.
  • Developing a view on what would be a good, worthwhile continuation of their personal developmental career path.

Onderwijsvormen

    The course starts with a general kick-off meeting, followed by introductory guest lectures where the involved experts will further elaborate on the topics you are assigned to work on in the Future Planet Project.

    During the workgroups, the teachers will support you in drawing up a Project Plan, and later coach you during the execution of your projects. Occasionally, the expert will be invited to address your questions and to help monitor the progress in your projects.

    A final fair in which all teams present their end products forms the conclusion, not only of this course but also of your whole Future Planet Studies programme.

    Verdeling leeractiviteiten

    Activity

    Hours

     

    Lectures and expert meetings

    8

     

    Workgroups

    30

     

    Self study

    130

     

    Total

    168

    (6 EC x 28 hours)

    Aanwezigheid

    Aanwezigheidseisen opleiding (OER-B):

    • Deelname aan veldwerk is verplicht en niet vervangbaar door opdrachten of andere cursussen.
    • In geval van een practicum is de student verplicht ten minste 90% van de practicumbijeenkomsten bij te wonen en zich op deze bijeenkomsten terdege voor te bereiden, tenzij anders aangegeven in de studiewijzer van het vak. Indien de student minder dan 90% heeft bijgewoond dient het practicum opnieuw te worden gevolgd.
    • In geval van werkgroepbijeenkomsten is de student verplicht tenminste 7 van elke 8 werkgroepbijeenkomsten bij te wonen en zich op deze bijeenkomsten terdege voor te bereiden, tenzij anders aangegeven in de studiewijzer. Bij meer dan 8 werkgroepbijeenkomsten geldt dat de student steeds per (deel van) 8 bijeenkomsten maximaal 1 bijeenkomst mag missen. Indien de student minder dan het verplichte aantal heeft bijgewoond, kan het vak niet worden afgerond.

    Aanvullende eisen voor dit vak:

    Attendance is expected for all lectures and workgroups. Please communicate extenuating circumstances that will prevent you from attending the kick-off meeting (coordinator) or workgroups (teacher) in advance.

    Toetsing

    Onderdeel en weging Details

    Eindcijfer

    Assignments:

    1. Writing a Future Planet Project Plan

    2. Self-Reflection and Reflection on the Group Process

    3.  Execution of the Future Planet Project, Presentation of the End Product & Project Results

    While all assignments are group assignments, various final grades can be rewarded to individual group members. The individual grade partly depends on the quality of the deliverable for the Self-Reflection that is part of Assignment 2. Moreover, the group grade will be corrected to reflect the real contribution made by individual members according to the values appointed via the Self- and Peer Assessment. In case this correction diminishes the total score of an individual team member to < 5.5, the final grade will not be sufficient to pass the course. If, and only if there are convincing reasons or special personal circumstances an individual student will be given a second chance, i.e. an opportunity to do additional work to try and pass the course after all. In that case,student and teacher will consult with each other and the course coordinator to see what type of resit can be organized.

    On Canvas, you can find further instructions, including the rubrics with clear assessment criteria to indicate what is exactly expected for each Assignment. Read the instructions and rubrics for the Assignments carefully, as deviation of the requirements can cost you valuable points.

    When personal circumstances give cause, you can approach your work group teacher and ask for delay of a deadline. In view of the deadline for the grading, postponement can never be more than one or maximally two weeks.

    Toetsmatrijs (studentenversie)

    Learning objective: Assignments
    #1

    Assignment 1: Writing a Future Planet Project proposal with a clear Deliverable

    #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 Assignment 2: Self-Reflection & Reflection on Group Process
    #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 Assignment 3: Execution of the Future Planet Project, including a Presentation of the Project Results

    Opdrachten

    Assignment 1: Writing a Future Planet Project Plan

    Write a Project Plan, including: (1) Problem Statement (with a description of the ‘system trap’ that seems to be involved and a visualization in the form of a System Map or Causal Loop Diagram), (2) Project Goals, (3) Action Plan (conducting at least one Expert Interview is mandatory within the Future Planet Project and should thus be part of this Action Plan) and (4) Estimated Impact.

    In the separate description , you can find further guidelines and criteria for working out the various parts of the Project Plan.

    Assignment 2: Self-Reflection and Reflection on the Group Process

    Assignment 2 consists of several parts:

    1. A Self-Reflection.
    2. An interim Reflection on the Group Process so far, including a Self- and Peer Assessment.
    3. A final Reflection on the overall Group Process, including a Self- and Peer Assessment.

    If the results of the interim Self- and Peer Assessment in week 2 show that the contribution from some team members is disproportional compared to others, the team will jointly discuss and take action to correct this. If it turns out from the results of the final Self- and Peer Assessment that things haven’t substantially changed during the remainder of the project, this can have repercussions for the grading of individual members.

    Assignment 3: Execution of the Future Planet Project, Presentation of the End Product & Project Results

    The last graded Assignment pertains to the execution of the Future Planet Project and culminates in the Presentation of the End Product and the Project Results. The End Product can be a physical product, for instance a video clip, a model, a report or a website. But it can also be a non-physical product, such as an idea for a service, a show or a future scenario. Of course, we are very curious what End Product you will come up with and in what way you are going to present it to the world. You are free to choose whichever form you think suits the purpose of your Future Planet Project best. Besides the Presentation of your End Product, you are also asked to give a Presentation of the Results of your Project, so as to enable your teacher to properly assess the execution of the project. Further guidelines for the final Presentation can be found in the separate description and rubrics for Assignment 3 on Canvas.

    To determine the grade for the Execution of the Future Planet Project, the teacher will rely on all the deliverables of the project, i.e. not only on the Presentation of the End Product & Project Results (which are the deliverables for Assignment 3), but also on the original Project Plan (the deliverable for Assignment 1), and the Self & Peer Reflection of the team members (the deliverables for Assignment 2). In an oral assessment, the teacher will talk with each team separately about the Future Planet Project, and what members did and learned during the whole process. The rubrics for Assignment 3, also available on Canvas, provide the criteria on the basis of which the execution of the Future Planet Project is assessed and will form the guideline for this oral assessment.

    Fraude en plagiaat

    Dit vak hanteert de algemene 'Fraude- en plagiaatregeling' van de UvA. Hier wordt nauwkeurig op gecontroleerd. Bij verdenking van fraude of plagiaat wordt de examencommissie van de opleiding ingeschakeld. Zie de Fraude- en plagiaatregeling van de UvA: http://student.uva.nl

    Weekplanning

    Week number subjects
    1 Setting up a project plan
    2 Finalize the project plan and start executing the action plan
    3 Executing the action plan
    4 Executing the action plan and finalizing the project

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    Coördinator

    • dr. Karen Paiva Henrique PhD