The introduction of innovative technologies in the school is currently a priority. This activity is aimed at the formation of a qualitatively different, developed personality of the student. This is also called for by the new state standards. The project method is now used in elementary school. Its task is to achieve the set goal through a thorough development of the problem, which should eventually end with a real practical result, designed in a certain way.
The method of projects at school is mainly aimed at ensuring that students can independently acquire certain knowledge by solving a practical problem that may relate to real life or is related to the subject being studied. In the latter case, the goal of the teacher, most often, is to teach children to seek new information on their own.
It must be said that in the West the method of projects has been used for a long time. For example, in many schools in Germany, this is almost the main way of learning. In Russia, the project method has been known since the beginning of the last century, but was banned in the 1930s. This technology was not used for more than 50 years, until the end of the 80s. Currently, it is gaining more and more popularity precisely because of its effectiveness.
The project method contributes to the development of children's cognitive skills, the ability to navigate in the information space and independently formulate and express their knowledge. What specific tasks can children receive to introduce this method of learning into the educational process?
If we talk about geography in high school, then the class can be divided into groups, each of which is given a specific task. For example, to make a trip along any route. The latter children can choose themselves. However, the teacher initially announces the starting point and the end station. In addition to listing cities, as a result, students will have to defend their project: tell why they chose this route, what is its duration, cost, advantages over similar ones, etc.
The method of projects is widely used in computer science lessons. And since this subject is taught in modern schools from elementary school, students should be taught to work on the problem on their own from a very early age. The essence of the methodlies in its pragmatic application. Learning is motivated primarily by interest in the end result. Such technology is useful because it helps in solving certain problems, sometimes vital, and sometimes just entertaining for students.
This method is used to teach the humanities and sciences. It can also be used in extracurricular activities. For example, in mathematics lessons, you can invite students to create their own collection of problems. The task can be given both individually and for a group. In collective work, children can distribute responsibilities, for example, one will deal with the design, the other will come up with tasks, the third will correct them, etc.
