Peer Groups

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Peer Groups
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Peer Groups (Project Support Groups)

• to offer constructive criticism and support to
  peers on project content and progress (a kind of
  self-help group).
• advise their peers on the strengths, weaknesses,
  risks and opportunities of individual projects.
• as assessees
• students will benefit from the critical appraisal
  and support of fellow students.
• as assessors
• students will gain an insight into projects other
  than their own and have responsibility for
  constructive comment on a colleagues work.

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Project Support Group - Terms of Reference

• meet on a weekly basis, and minute proceedings.
  These minutes to be forwarded to Don McFall
  (d.mcfall_at_ulster.ac.uk) at the end of each week
• Proforma exists on the website
• Include the following details
• members of group - present/not present (email
  addresses)
• issues discussed
• matters of concern
• issues for attention of project co-ordinator

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Project Support Group - Terms of Reference

• forum to exchange information on relevant matters
  such as useful manuals or internet resources.
• discuss any matter of concern regarding (a)
  Project Preparation and (b) course in general
  where it relates to project work.
• resolve any queries internally and document in
  minutes.
• exceptionally, where an issue cannot be resolved,
  highlight for attention of the Project
  Coordinator.

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Project Support Group First task / Weekly tasks

• Introduce yourselves (if required) and your
  project.
• Tell your peer group about your project, what
  problem you intend to solve, how you intend to
  solve it - provide weekly update
• Address the peer group topic. E.g. Review the
  initial report. Do you understand what is
  involved. What are aims and objectives? What is a
  plan? What is monitoring and control?
• Complete the proforma
• Bring up any outstanding issues with the
  coordinator
• Elect a chairman
• Chairman emails the completed proforma to
  coordinator