1. The document discusses implementing project work in language classrooms and provides models and examples of project types. 2. Two models for implementing projects are presented: agreeing on a theme, determining outcomes, structuring the project process, and presenting the final project. The second model involves generating ideas, developing a visual representation, conducting research, and presenting the project. 3. Types of projects discussed include research, survey, production, and performance projects. An example water diary and social issues project are described. 4. Student reflections on the social issues project indicate they learned about global problems and the importance of helping solve social issues.

1. Developing Projects for the Language Classroom Michael Stout Toyo Gakuen University, Tokyo Japan Teachers Helping Teachers Seminars Lao American College, Vientiane, Laos 25 March 2008

8. Examples of Student Work Water Diary Project Shibaura Institute of Technology

9. Examples of Student work Social Issues Project at Kanto International H.S