Five characteristics of a project I. Specific. The project must be specific.
II. Measurable. A clearly defined project must be measurable in terms of its benefits and achievements.
III. Achievable. A project will only be meaningful if it is achievable.
IV. Relevant. The project needs to bring relevant benefits to the entity concerned.
V. Time bound.
The project work is a means of communication and enjoyment. The learners can experiment with the language as something real. It is a highly adaptable methodology; it is useful as a means of generating positive motivation, because it is very personal. The students tell about their own lives, their own research into topics that interest them. This work helps them to understand that they can use English to talk about their own world; it improves their ability to think. The teacher tries to encourage learners to think of their own ideas, to produce something new of their own. Before setting up a project it is essential to explain the final outcome, this will help them to understand what they are doing and why. The teacher explains the students that at the end of the project they will write or design a small leaflet on the topic, a wall display, a poster.
There are some stages in presenting a project: – Initial discussion of the idea.
– Decide a form of the project.
– Practicing language skills.
– Collecting information.
– Displaying the result of the research.
Questions and topics for dicussion 1.What is a project work?
2.What are the aims of project?
3.Why are projects important for students?
4.What are the 7 steps of project planning?
5.What are 5 characteristics of a project?
