Question

Who is the father of the project method of teaching?

Answer 1

William Heard Kilpatrick is the father of the project method of teaching. Kilpatrick was an American educator and a student of John Dewey who introduced the project method of learning at the beginning of the 20th century to make learning more experiential and student-centered. He emphasizes the execution of projects by students as applied and hands-on studies for problem-solving, group working, and critical thinking skills.