Study Skills

Course summary

The Extended Project allows learners to study a topic area which extends their learning in their preferred area of study. Learners will select their own project topic which expands their knowledge and understanding of an aspect of their studies, or one that is relevant to their own personal interests - in other words, students are in control of your own learning!. Learners will be assessed on their ability to plan, manage, complete and review their project. The project is developed over a period of approximately 18 months – during this time students will receive timetabled classes that help to develop skills of enquiry, academic research and production, in addition to 1:1 support from the class teacher. Some examples of EPQ project titles – the choice is 100% the choice of the student: What is psychopathy in psychological and scientific terms? What causes someone to become a psychopath? ‘The Death Penalty as is practiced in some American States is an infringement of Human Rights'. Discuss. Has the UK government and World Health Organisation dealt with the recent Ebola Outbreak efficiently and does it still remain a threat? Explore the extent to which Luhrmann's 2013 adaptation promotes the values of the American Dream. How is architecture affected by the need to make buildings earthquake‐resistant? Is face blindness a genetic disorder? What effect does exercise have on child development? Is the widening income distribution gap as bad to society as it appears? What plausible explanations are there regarding the bee decline and how could this problem be resolved?