Abstract
Steve Andrew and student Matthew Baird
Reference: Case Study BP621
Classroom Practice: Year 13 Materials Technology
Title: Industry Mentored Client-based Project
Duration: Whole Year
Overview: A small class enabled Steve Andrew at St John's College to implement a programme where each student work with their own choice of client from outside school on an authentic issue with guidance and advice from an appropraite industry mentor set up by the teacher. This programme has formed the basis of his subsequent Year 13 programme with a much greater number of students.
Focus Points:
- Pre-planning
- Integrating industry links into a programme
- Managing interaction with clients and mentors
- Client focused student practice
