30 Questions
What is the main focus of the Lifecycle Theory in project management?
Creating a product with trained specialists
What is the primary purpose of a Reflective Learning Journal (RLJ) Assignment?
To help students understand their thoughts and feelings in project situations
What is the definition of reflection?
Thinking deeply to achieve a goal, used for complex or unclear situations
What is the goal of the Ladder of Inference in reflective practice?
To make better decisions and understand feelings
What is the first stage of the Reflective Process (Scanlon & Chernomas Model)?
Awareness
What is a benefit of journaling in reflective practice?
All of the above
What is the focus of the Complexity Theory in project management?
Creating value with multiple goals
What is the definition of values in reflective practice?
What you think is important and right
What is the purpose of the Reflective Learning Journal (RLJ) Assignment in Weeks 3-6?
To reflect on project experiences and learning
What is the final stage of Kolb's Learning Cycle?
Active Experimentation
What is the main difference between the Lifecycle Theory and the Complexity Theory in project management?
The number of goals focused on
What skill is not developed through the Reflective Learning Journal (RLJ) Assignment?
Time management
What is the purpose of the Ladder of Inference in reflective practice?
To identify biases and values
What is the last stage of Kolb's Learning Cycle?
Active Experimentation
What is the main purpose of the Reflective Process (Scanlon & Chernomas Model)?
To think deeply about experiences
What is the difference between beliefs and assumptions in reflective practice?
Beliefs are based on background, assumptions are not
How many weeks should the Reflective Learning Journal (RLJ) Assignment cover?
4 weeks
What is the focus of Student B's journaling example?
Daily experiences and improvements
What is the benefit of reflecting on experiences and learning?
All of the above
What is the second stage of the Reflective Process (Scanlon & Chernomas Model)?
Critical Analysis
Which project management theory focuses on creating a product with trained specialists?
Lifecycle Theory
What is the primary outcome of using the Reflective Process (Scanlon & Chernomas Model)?
Developing new ideas and perspectives
Which of the following is a trait of reflective people?
Open-minded
What is the primary benefit of using Kolb's Learning Cycle?
Developing new ideas from reflection
What is the main difference between assumptions and beliefs in reflective practice?
Assumptions are based on background, while beliefs are based on values
What is the primary purpose of the Reflective Learning Journal (RLJ) Assignment?
To develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Which stage of the Reflective Process (Scanlon & Chernomas Model) involves thinking deeply about experiences?
Critical Analysis
What is the primary benefit of journaling in reflective practice?
Reflecting on experiences and learning
What is the primary focus of the Complexity Theory in project management?
Creating value with multiple goals
What is the primary outcome of using the Ladder of Inference in reflective practice?
Making better decisions and understanding feelings
Study Notes
Project Management Theories
- Lifecycle Theory: focuses on a single goal, creating a product, with trained specialists
- Complexity Theory: focuses on multiple goals, creating value, with reflective practitioners
Reflective Learning Journal (RLJ) Assignment
- Purpose: helps understand thoughts and feelings in project situations
- Skills Developed: critical thinking, self-awareness, and problem-solving
What is Reflection?
- Definition: thinking deeply to achieve a goal, used for complex or unclear situations
- Components: uses what you know, understand, and feel
Values, Beliefs, and Assumptions
- Values: what you think is important and right
- Beliefs: what you think is true, based on your background
- Assumptions: ideas you accept as true, which can be correct or incorrect
Reflective Practice
- Ladder of Inference: how your values and biases affect your decisions
- Goal: use critical thinking to make better decisions and understand your feelings
Traits of Reflective People
- Open-minded
- Responsible for their views
- Willing to face uncertainties
Reflective Process (Scanlon & Chernomas Model)
- Awareness: notice your thoughts and feelings
- Critical Analysis: think deeply about your experiences
- Learning: develop new ideas and perspectives
Benefits of Journaling
- Reflect on experiences and learning
- Learn from mistakes
- Increase self-awareness
- Improve communication skills
- Handle negative events better
- Track your progress
Examples of Journaling
- Student A: writes about what they learned in class
- Student B: writes about daily experiences and improvements
Kolb’s Learning Cycle
- Concrete Experience: experience something new
- Reflective Observation: think about what happened
- Abstract Conceptualization: develop new ideas from reflection
- Active Experimentation: test new ideas
RLJ Assignment Details
- Write weekly entries from Week 3 to Week 6
- Each entry should be around 300 words
- Submit as a single document by the end of Week 7
- Follow the RLJ assessment guide
Purpose of RLJs
- Understand your emotions and thoughts
- Analyze your reactions to learning situations
Questions for Writing the Journal
- What happened?
- What was I thinking and feeling?
- What was good and bad about it?
- What did I learn?
- What values, beliefs, and assumptions did I bring to the situation?
- How do they differ from others?
- What will I do differently next time?
Reflection Levels (RLJ Assessment Guide)
- Reporting: describe what happened
- Responding: react to what happened
- Relating: connect to past experiences
- Reasoning: analyze why it happened
- Reconstructing: plan what to do next time
Project Management Theories
- Lifecycle Theory: focuses on a single goal, creating a product, with trained specialists
- Complexity Theory: focuses on multiple goals, creating value, with reflective practitioners
Reflective Learning Journal (RLJ) Assignment
- Purpose: helps understand thoughts and feelings in project situations
- Skills Developed: critical thinking, self-awareness, and problem-solving
What is Reflection?
- Definition: thinking deeply to achieve a goal, used for complex or unclear situations
- Components: uses what you know, understand, and feel
Values, Beliefs, and Assumptions
- Values: what you think is important and right
- Beliefs: what you think is true, based on your background
- Assumptions: ideas you accept as true, which can be correct or incorrect
Reflective Practice
- Ladder of Inference: how your values and biases affect your decisions
- Goal: use critical thinking to make better decisions and understand your feelings
Traits of Reflective People
- Open-minded
- Responsible for their views
- Willing to face uncertainties
Reflective Process (Scanlon & Chernomas Model)
- Awareness: notice your thoughts and feelings
- Critical Analysis: think deeply about your experiences
- Learning: develop new ideas and perspectives
Benefits of Journaling
- Reflect on experiences and learning
- Learn from mistakes
- Increase self-awareness
- Improve communication skills
- Handle negative events better
- Track your progress
Examples of Journaling
- Student A: writes about what they learned in class
- Student B: writes about daily experiences and improvements
Kolb’s Learning Cycle
- Concrete Experience: experience something new
- Reflective Observation: think about what happened
- Abstract Conceptualization: develop new ideas from reflection
- Active Experimentation: test new ideas
RLJ Assignment Details
- Write weekly entries from Week 3 to Week 6
- Each entry should be around 300 words
- Submit as a single document by the end of Week 7
- Follow the RLJ assessment guide
Purpose of RLJs
- Understand your emotions and thoughts
- Analyze your reactions to learning situations
Questions for Writing the Journal
- What happened?
- What was I thinking and feeling?
- What was good and bad about it?
- What did I learn?
- What values, beliefs, and assumptions did I bring to the situation?
- How do they differ from others?
- What will I do differently next time?
Reflection Levels (RLJ Assessment Guide)
- Reporting: describe what happened
- Responding: react to what happened
- Relating: connect to past experiences
- Reasoning: analyze why it happened
- Reconstructing: plan what to do next time
Project Management Theories
- Lifecycle Theory: focuses on a single goal, creating a product, with trained specialists
- Complexity Theory: focuses on multiple goals, creating value, with reflective practitioners
Reflective Learning Journal (RLJ) Assignment
- Purpose: helps understand thoughts and feelings in project situations
- Skills Developed: critical thinking, self-awareness, and problem-solving
What is Reflection?
- Definition: thinking deeply to achieve a goal, used for complex or unclear situations
- Components: uses what you know, understand, and feel
Values, Beliefs, and Assumptions
- Values: what you think is important and right
- Beliefs: what you think is true, based on your background
- Assumptions: ideas you accept as true, which can be correct or incorrect
Reflective Practice
- Ladder of Inference: how your values and biases affect your decisions
- Goal: use critical thinking to make better decisions and understand your feelings
Traits of Reflective People
- Open-minded
- Responsible for their views
- Willing to face uncertainties
Reflective Process (Scanlon & Chernomas Model)
- Awareness: notice your thoughts and feelings
- Critical Analysis: think deeply about your experiences
- Learning: develop new ideas and perspectives
Benefits of Journaling
- Reflect on experiences and learning
- Learn from mistakes
- Increase self-awareness
- Improve communication skills
- Handle negative events better
- Track your progress
Examples of Journaling
- Student A: writes about what they learned in class
- Student B: writes about daily experiences and improvements
Kolb’s Learning Cycle
- Concrete Experience: experience something new
- Reflective Observation: think about what happened
- Abstract Conceptualization: develop new ideas from reflection
- Active Experimentation: test new ideas
RLJ Assignment Details
- Write weekly entries from Week 3 to Week 6
- Each entry should be around 300 words
- Submit as a single document by the end of Week 7
- Follow the RLJ assessment guide
Purpose of RLJs
- Understand your emotions and thoughts
- Analyze your reactions to learning situations
Questions for Writing the Journal
- What happened?
- What was I thinking and feeling?
- What was good and bad about it?
- What did I learn?
- What values, beliefs, and assumptions did I bring to the situation?
- How do they differ from others?
- What will I do differently next time?
Reflection Levels (RLJ Assessment Guide)
- Reporting: describe what happened
- Responding: react to what happened
- Relating: connect to past experiences
- Reasoning: analyze why it happened
- Reconstructing: plan what to do next time
This quiz covers key points on Project Management Theories, including Lifecycle and Complexity Theories, and the importance of Reflective Learning Journals in project situations.
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