Project Method. One of the modern methods of teaching. Presentation for Principles of Teaching 2

2. • A project is a whole hearted purposeful act
completed in a natural setting. – Dr. Kilpatrick
• A project is a bit real life that has been
imparted into school. - Ballard
• It is a voluntary undertaking which involves
constructive effort or thought and eventuates
into objective results. - Thomas & Long

3. • The project method is a teaching
method that requires the
students to present is concrete
form the results of information
gathered about a concept,
principle or innovation.

4. • 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.

5. • 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.

6. • It promotes a better knowledge of the
practical aspects of knowledge gained from
books.
• It enhances the student’s social skills, as it
requires interaction with the social
environment.