Question

Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps in the project method ?

(i) Execution of the project

(ii) Planning of the project

(iii) Providing a situation

(iv) Evaluation of the project

• A. (ii), (i), (iii), (iv)
• B. (iii), (ii), (i), (iv)
• C. (i), (ii), (iv), (iii)
• D. (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)

Answer 1

Answer:

B. (iii), (ii), (i), (iv)

The Project Method

• This method is based on the educational philosophy of John Dewey, an American philosopher and psychologist.

• It is a method propogated by the philosophic school of pragmatism.

• "Learning by doing" can be considered as synonym to this method.

• Some basic principles of the Project method :

• Purpose

• Activity

• Experience

• Reality

• Freedom

• Utility

Steps in a Project Method

• Providing a situation

• Proposing and choosing

• Planning

• Executing

• Evaluating

• Recording