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

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s given to – needs g gaining
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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