Which of the following is not true about projects as a learning activity?

AIt is a purposeful activity

BIt proceeds in a social environment

CIt is accomplished in real-life situations

DIt is a teacher-centred activity ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) It is a teacher-centred activity

Explanation

Projects are learner-centred purposeful tasks, so calling them a teacher-centred activity is false.

It is a purposeful activity is true, since a project is directed at a definite aim.

It proceeds in a social environment is true, as learners work cooperatively.

It is accomplished in real-life situations is true, being rooted in actual problems.

Kilpatrick defined the project as a wholehearted purposeful activity in a social setting.

The four project types are constructive, aesthetic, problem-solving and drill.

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