Summary chapter 4

Chapter 4, Internet-based project work, addresses the issue of task based learning and cooperative language learning, two of the most significant issues in the last twenty years in language teaching. The authors propose a scale from the easier projects like information gather to simulations and webquests. Especially significant is the authorst combination of constructivist and behaviourist ideas and function of webquests in language learning (p. 56).

Project work is a series of activities that allows the students to study,do research and act by themselves using their abilities, interests, personal experience and aptitiudes. The Project Work Progresses under the guidance and monitoring of a Teacher or other Adviser. The Teacher or Adviser will give ideas about Project Work, advice about the topic, how to manage the data collection process and planning.