Personal Learning Project
semester 1 & 2
A Personalised Learning Project (PLP) is an opportunity for students to study and work on something that they are passionate about and would like to pursue, but where there is no suitable TC course/elective available that covers it. Examples might be: animation, leadership, starting on online business, non-curricula science, non-curricula PE (e.g. pilates, yoga, disc golf) or anything of interest that is not covered in current Templestowe classes. The PLP can lead to a specific skill or product, VET courses, VCE Extended Investigation or other Post-Secondary pathways. Online courses (MOOC) offered from other institutions or universities can also be a basis for Personal Learning Projects. PLP can also include a personal development project such as additional language or building skills in a passion area.
Who can do it?
PLPs are available to all. However, there are certain things that must be addressed to do one (see below). In general, students undertaking a PLP will be studying with minimal help. There is no teacher for PLP, but you check in with Jeremy for every session. A teacher may be assigned to work with you offline to manage goals and outcomes and provide feedback on your tasks. On top of that you can organise a mentor for your project – somebody to go to for a bit of direction and advice.
When can I do it?
Anytime. There may be constraints with your timetable which might need to be sorted out first –you might want to discuss these with your Connect mentor and/or Community Team.
What do I need to do to arrange a PLP?
Get an idea!
Find a mentor – It can be anyone at the school or in your community*. (Mentors outside of school should have WWC).
Discuss with a mentor. Your mentor will be able to advise on the suitability of your idea for a PLP. Be aware that some things can’t be undertaken @TC –there may be limitations with resources. We all know about “Yes is the default”, but the tests still apply: Does it take too much time? Would it negatively impact someone else? Could it take too much money?
Seriously think about an outcome from the PLP –You need one. What is the goal? What is the end-product? Please be aware that a product can be a multitude of things –a physical thing, a demonstrable skill, something that can be demonstrated/presented.
Your outcome will be assessable but will be assessed on criteria that you develop so consider what this might look like.
Contact the PLP manager: Jeremy Carr, JCAR@tc.vic.edu.au and book a time for a chat. You can discuss the next steps of the project (arranging a mentor, project schedule and goals)
