Final Project review

Summary

In this video script, the instructor outlines the final project requirements for a course on law and ethics, where students play the role of HR Director to address legal and ethical challenges posed by the instructor's character, a facilities director. Students are to schedule a video meeting, counsel the director, and prepare a reflective paper on their experience, including preparation, session evaluation, and future improvement strategies. The focus is on learning through potential mistakes in a safe academic environment.

Takeaways

• 📅 Final project video due by the end of the week, specifically by July 8th.
• 📝 The project involves acting as an HR Director to address legal and ethical challenges posed by the instructor acting as a supervisor.
• 👥 The instructor has been displaying conduct issues as a facilities director, which need to be identified and discussed.
• 🏫 The context is set within a law and ethics course, focusing on federal and state discrimination laws, particularly in New Hampshire.
• 📚 Students are expected to research and understand federal and state laws relevant to the scenario.
• 🗓 Schedule a half-hour video meeting to discuss the issues with the instructor.
• 🎥 There will be a pre-recording discussion to answer questions before the actual recording starts.
• 📑 A reflective paper of 2-3 pages is required, detailing preparation, session evaluation, and what could be improved for next time.
• 🖋 The paper should be in Times New Roman, size 12, double-spaced, and include personal reflection and citations.
• 🤔 The instructor encourages making mistakes during the video as a learning opportunity, not perfection.
• 💡 Feedback will be provided by the instructor, which should be reviewed and incorporated into the reflective paper.
• 📢 If students have questions or need clarification, they should reach out to the instructor before the video meeting.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the video project?

The purpose of the video project is for students to act as HR Directors and counsel the instructor, who plays the role of a facilities director with legal and ethical challenges.

When is the deadline for completing the video portion of the final project?

The deadline for completing the video portion of the final project is by the end of the week on July 8th.

What should students focus on when preparing for the video project?

Students should focus on identifying the legal and ethical issues in the instructor's behavior as the facilities director.

What is the role of the federal law in this scenario?

Federal law sets the standard or base, and state law can provide additional protections, especially in areas of discriminatory practices.

How should students approach the comparison between federal and New Hampshire State discrimination law?

Students should consider the differences and how state law may offer extra protections beyond federal law in the context of the scenario.

What is the expected format for the video discussion?

The video discussion should start with a brief non-recorded Q&A session, followed by a recorded role-play where the student is the HR Director and the instructor is the facilities director.

What is the expected length of the video discussion?

The video discussion is expected to last about 10 to 15 minutes, depending on how long it takes to address the concerns.

What is the purpose of the reflective paper?

The reflective paper is meant to assess how the student prepared, how they think the session went, and what they might do differently next time, including their learning from the instructor's feedback.

What are the formatting requirements for the reflective paper?

The reflective paper should be 2 to 3 pages, typed in Times New Roman 12, double-spaced.

What should students do if they have questions or concerns before the video meeting?

Students should send a message to the instructor for clarification or assistance before the actual video meeting.

What is the instructor's intention with the role-play scenario in the video project?

The instructor aims to create a learning opportunity where students can practice, make mistakes, and learn from them in a safe environment, rather than focusing on perfection.