What is a project?
✅ ‘A project is an in-depth investigation of a topic worth learning about.’ ( Engaging children’s minds: The Project Approach, Second Edition 2000)
✅ A project is a work and the final product of any work.
Why using projects?
✅ Projects Enhance student-centered teaching.
✅ Students are involved.
✅ Students develop intrinsic motivation.
✅ Different learning styles have the chance to cooperate in one activity.
✅ Students apply their skills in real life.
✅ The use of the four skills
✅ The use of organizational skills.
The effects of project work on students:
✅ Students show a sense of responsibility
✅ They are highly motivated.
✅ They become more effective.
✅ They develop the ability to be LIFE LONG LEARNERS
How to conduct a project?
There are three major steps to conduct any project:
1- Choosing the topic.
2- Developing the topic.
3- Sharing the result of the project.
When to use a project?
✅ The teacher is the decision-maker.
Types of projects:
✅ Posters
✅ Brochures
✅ Class/School magazines
✅ Roleplays
✅ Yearbooks
✅ School publications
✅ Parties
✅ School movies
✅ Blogs
✅ …