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List the advantages and disadvantages of using a project as a mode of learning

List the advantages and disadvantages of using a project as a mode of learning

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ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
1. It applies to the principles of learning by doing.
2. All learners have the same and equal facilities, materials practically.
3. Encourages creativity, freedom of expression, co-operation, initiative and eliminates selfishness.
4. Learners work towards common goals in project.
5. It gives experience in planning and organizing.
6. Provides a natural approach to learning
7. Exposes learners to real life experiences.
8. Gives learners confidence.
9. It is a learner centered method.
DISADVANTAGES
1. During project activities order and discipline are somewhat difficult to maintain.
2. It might lead to evaluation problems since not all learners perform equally.
3. There is no certainty that all learners will comprehend i.e. there is a possibility that some learners are impossible- cannot get what the project is all about therefore will not participate fully.
4. It is difficult to choose topics of interest for all learners.
5. The expense, effort and time given to complete project sometimes is not justifiable in terms of what is learnt.
6. There are sometimes problems in planning projects.
7. Encourages laziness among some learners who waste time.
Titany answered the question on September 15, 2021 at 09:17

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