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Here is what a teacher does in her classroom. She asks her learners to find ways and means in which water is available and used in their villages and towns. Later she asks them write a report of the same. She also asks them to read stories on water in their languages. Learners present the report and discuss with peers in their classioom. What is this activity known as?

Here is what a teacher does in her classroom. She asks her learners to find ways and means in which water is available and used in their villages and towns. Later she asks them write a report of the same. She also asks them to read stories on water in their languages. Learners present the report and discuss with peers in their classioom. What is this activity known as? Correct Answer <span style="">Project work</span>

Language is an inseparable part of human life which consists of a set of sounds and written symbols to express thoughts, ideas and feelings. Language cannot be learned in isolation. It should always be presented in natural, communicative situations that are meaningful to children.

  • Activities or tasks that involve real communication are essential for language learning. Real-world activities are designed to practice or rehearse those tasks that are found to be important in a needs analysis and turn out to be important and useful in the real world. 

Key Points

  • Here the above-mentioned activity is known as Project Work as a project is an educational method where students work individually or in small groups to analyze and develop “real-life” problems or tackle a present-day theme within a preset time limit.
  • Projects refer to a series of task that needs to be done by a group of students in order to achieve a particular goal. Projects are purpose-oriented and provide a rich experience to the pupils.
  • It emphasizes active learning by association and mutual cooperation of a group of peers to complete a specific project and its report. It encourages the application of practical knowledge and ensures learners' individual and collective development.

From the above points, we can conclude that the above-mentioned activity is known as Project work.

Additional Information 

  • Assignment refers to a piece of work allocated to students as part of the course of study. It significantly enhances the learning capabilities of students. 

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