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Teaching Method - Project Method

The project method is a teaching approach where students work individually or in groups to achieve pre-planned objectives by carrying out activities that involve both mental and physical work, such as constructing a model or solving a problem, under the supervision of a teacher. It aims to provide students with memorable experiences that develop self-expression and a complete understanding of topics through practical applications to real-life problems. While time-consuming, the project method can develop skills like self-reliance if implemented properly with guidance from knowledgeable and supportive teachers.

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Teaching Method - Project Method

The project method is a teaching approach where students work individually or in groups to achieve pre-planned objectives by carrying out activities that involve both mental and physical work, such as constructing a model or solving a problem, under the supervision of a teacher. It aims to provide students with memorable experiences that develop self-expression and a complete understanding of topics through practical applications to real-life problems. While time-consuming, the project method can develop skills like self-reliance if implemented properly with guidance from knowledgeable and supportive teachers.

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TEACHING

METHOD
THE PROJECT METHOD
MEANING OF THE PROJECT METHOD
Community life activities on a small-
scale.
Outcome of the pragmatic (Practical)
educational philosophy
Provides - Different kinds of rich
experiences to children.
Developed and shaped by William Kil
Patrick of the university of Columbia.
DEFINITION
•It is a method of teaching in
which the students either
work individually or in a
group to achieve pre-
planned objectives.
DEFINITION

•Practical method – directed


and planned by the
students–involves mental
and manipulative activities
– carried under supervision
of the teacher.
DEFINITION
• Ballard. A project is a bit of real life that has
been imported into the school.

• Kil patrick, william. A project is a whole-


hearted purposeful activity proceeding in a
social environment.

• Parker says, “a project is a unit of activity in


which pupils are made responsible for
planning and purposing.”
CHARACTERISTICS OF A
PROJECT
Project method aims at – best out of the life of

Students.

1. Gives experience – memorable and


unforgettable

2. Opportunity for self expression

3. Complete understanding of the topic


CHARACTERISTICS OF A
PROJECT
4. Emphasizes on values seen in present and
future.

5. Extends the learning.

6. Topics are selected from real life problems.

7. By the end of project – expected to analyze and


synthesize the information.
TYPES OF PROJECT

The The The


The Drill
Projector Consumer Problem
Type
Type Type Type

Emphasi Prepared Searchin For


s given to – needs g gaining
actual of the solution skills –
construct communi to an activity is
ion of a ty/consu assigned performe
material. mers problem d.
1.
Purpose
6.
Freedom 2.
Activity
7. Utility Principles
of Project
Method 3.
5. Experienc
Reality e
4. Social
Experienc
e
2.
1. Timely Usefulnes
s

6. Rich in Essential
experience 3.
s of good
Interesting
7. Cooperativeness project

5. 4.
Economica Challengin
l g
STEPS IN A PROJECT
Providing a Situation
Choosing and Purposing
Planning
Executing
Recording
Evaluating
ORGANIZING A PROJECT
• Student develops skills under the guidance
of a teacher.
• Student should be prepared mentally to
accept the task.
• Planning and preparation in advance – to
avoid delay.
Eg: Model of Dialysis Machine, CSF
circulation pathway, work plan for bio-
medical waste management.
ROLE OF TEACHER IN ORGANIZING
PROJECT

•Independent method of teaching


and learning done under
supervision of teacher.
•Teacher – plays important role.
•Guide – in selection of problem,
and facilitates completion.
ROLE OF TEACHER IN ORGANIZING
PROJECT

• Teacher – mature person with good


experience.

• Highly knowledgeable, keen


observer, true sympathizer, willing to
help students at any time.
MERITS OF THE PROJECT
METHOD
1. Freedom to the students in
democratic setup.
2. Develops self-reliance
(independence) as the task is
completed.
3. Gives sense of responsibility, &
learning through problem
solving.
DEMERITS AND LIMITATIONS
1. Time consuming
2. May become incidental,
unplanned, and haphazard
3. Non-availability and High cost
material
4. Incomplete attainment of
mastery – if not task completed.
DEMERITS AND LIMITATIONS
6.Artificial correlation
7.Unsuitable for the shirkers (lazy,
clock-watchers) and shy
8.Too much reliance (dependance)
of young children
9.Lack of competent teachers
10.Unsuitable for transfers

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