Here is a teacher who divides her class into groups of four and allocates a number of themes / topics to each group to work over a period of three months and to write and present the report to the whole class. What is the group activity known as?

Here is a teacher who divides her class into groups of four and allocates a number of themes / topics to each group to work over a period of three months and to write and present the report to the whole class. What is the group activity known as? Correct Answer Project work<span style="display: none;"> </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 collect ideas and information, interview people, and write reports related to “real-life” problems.
• 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 effectively. 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.

Hint 

• Language Task is an approach that implies the idea that language learning takes place by using language meaningfully and contextually.
• 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. 
• Group work serves as an important tool to make learning meaningful by working together. In a team, students work collaboratively and involve in active learning.