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PROJECT METHOD
PRESENTER
Mandeep Kaur
M.Sc. (N) 1st Year
INTRODUCTION
Project method is one of the modern method of teaching
in which, the students point of view is given importance
in designing the curricula and content of studies. This
method is based on the philosophy of Pragmatism and
the principle of Learning by doing. In this strategy
pupils perform constructive activities in natural condition.
A project is a list of real life that has been imparted into
the school. It demands work from the pupils.
DEFINITION
It takes the
student beyond
the walls of the
class room.
It is carried out in
a natural setting,
thus making
learning realistic
and experiential.
Contd.
It encourages
investigative
learning and
solution of practical
problems.
It is focused on
the student as it
enlists his/her active
involvement in the
task set.
Contd
It encourages the
spirit of
scientific
enquiry as it
involves
validation of
hypotheses based
on evidence
gathered from the
field through
investigation.
Contd.
It promotes a
better
knowledge of
the practical
aspects of
knowledge
gained from
books.
Contd
It enhances the
students social
skills, as it
requires
interaction with
the social
environment.
Teacher plays a
facilitative role rather
than the role of an
expert.
4. Drill project:
It is for the mastery of the skill and knowledge of the students.
It increases the work efficacy and capacity of the students.
STEPS OF A PROJECT METHOD
1. Creating Situation:
In the first step teacher creates the proper situation to
the students in the class. He puts up the knowledge
about the project method procedure, steps, and uses to
the students.
The students are stating their work in this step. They are collecting
the relevant information and materials at first. The teacher should give the
time and right to the students according to their own speed, interest and
ability.
During this step the teacher should carefully supervise the pupils in
manipulative skills to prevent waste of materials and to guard accidents.
Teacher should constantly check up the relation between the chalked out
plans and the developing project.
5. Evaluation: