Project Work

By:Melody Baetiong

Kathleen Joy CleofasLorelyn Ramos

What is Project Work

Project work is not a new methodology. Its benefits have been widely recognized for many years in the teaching of subjects like Language, Science, Geography, and History.

Project work is student-centered and driven by the need to create an end-product. However, it is the route to achieving this end-product that makes project work so worthwhile.

The route to the end-product brings opportunities for students to develop their confidence and independence and to work together in a real-world environment by collaborating on a task which they have defined for themselves and which has not been externally imposed.

Advantages of Project work

• It provides motivation.

Students choose the project which plays an active

role in the entire process.

• It provides meaningful content for the

students.

• It deals with real-word problems.

• It presents a tangible product that can

be shared with the audience.

• It provides opportunities to construct

knowledge collaboratively.

• It increases social and communication

skills.

• It increases problem solving skills.

• It takes connection between disciplines.

• It provides opportunities to contribute to

their school or community.

• It increases self-esteem. Children take pride in

accomplishing something that has value

outside the classroom.

• It provides a practical real world way to learn

to use technology.

Disadvantages of Project work

• Noise

However it could be a good sign that children

are enjoying the activity.

• Time

Work can be divided into class work and

homework

• Use of L1 (the mother tongue)

As long as the final product is

presented in English., the usage of L1

doesn’t matter . However, it is

important to encourage students to

use L2.

• Different Levels

The brighter students can work independently

and the teacher can support the weaker ones.

How Do I Design Project Work?• Start with concrete, small-

scale activities:

Don’t start with an ambitious project. Try something simple and well-defined. A straightforward project is a good way of introducing the students to project work. From this they can progress to more extensive projects.

• Teach your learners how to do project work.

Before starting any project, discuss with the students how they will tackle it: What materials will they need?, Where will they get them?, etc. If the project requires a particular kind of activity, such as an interview, a graph, or a chart, make sure the students know how to do it. Give some practice activities if necessary.

• Project work works best when it comes at the end of a chapter or unit.Teach and practice the students the skills they will need to express their ideas in their project. In this way, the learners are provided with the basic tools for doing their project.

Preparation is the key to making project work a success. Prepare your classroom by providing some basic materials. Prepare your students by practicing skills and techniques they will need. Most important of all, prepare yourself for a new way of working that is challenging but very satisfying.

Stages of the Project Work

• Identify the situation or problem.• Outline project goals and objectives.• Agree on the product: poster, presentation,

brochure, exhibition, wall newspaper, debate, guide book, multimedia presentation, oral presentation, string display, poster book, simulation, survey report, theatrical performance, video, website, written report, etc.

• State the rules: responsibilities, deadlines, roles.

• Decide the time allocated for project work weekly.

• Instructor prepares the students for the demands of gathering information.

• Students gather information.• Instructor prepares students to compile

information.

• Instructor prepares students for the language demands of the final activity.

• Students presents the final product.

• Students evaluate the product and themselves.

Dealing with Difficulties

• Do the students have access to the resources they need?

• Do they know how to use the resources?• Who is going to support them in their work?• Are students clear on their roles and

responsibilities?

Thank You ^_^

Baetiong, MelodyCleofas, Kathleen Joy

Ramos, Lorelyn