Model 5: The Senior Project as a Form of Integration

The fifth model proposed by Grubb, Davis, Lum, Phihal, and Morgaine (1991) calls for students to complete a project that shows mastery of several competencies. In some schools, this project involves a physical representation requiring the use of vocational shops, a written paper, and an oral presentation. The project is usually completed during the senior year and is considered a capstone achievement. In preparation for this project, students learn various skills during ninth and tenth grades such as working independently, receiving hands-on experience in various vocational shops, doing research, solving problems, and presenting findings.