Which law is not related to project method?

The project method of teaching is one of the modern methods of teaching in which the curriculum content is considered from the child's point of view and is related to his needs and interest in the context of real-life situations.

• It is the outcome of the Pragmatic Educational philosophy of John Dewey.
• The project method was developed by Dr. William. H. Kilpatrick. 

Key PointsCharacteristics of the Project Method are-

• Problem-centered activity.
• Purposeful, natural, and life-like activity to attain goals.
• Whole-hearted activity which results in concrete and positive results.
• Practical in nature.

The early behaviorist, Edward L. Thorndike has put forward the following Psychological Laws of Learning Related to Project Method.

• Law of Readiness - In a teaching-learning situation, a learner must be ready to learn the new learning task, then only his/her learning becomes effective. He/she should not be forced to learn even if he/she is ready to learn. 
• law of Excercise -  Connections between a stimulus and a response are strengthened as they are used. In other words, merely exercising the connection between a stimulating situation and a response strengthens the connection between the two.
• Law of Effect - the strengthening or weakening of a connection between a stimulus and a response as a result of the consequences of the response. If a response is followed by a satisfying state of affairs, the strength of the connection is increased. If a response is followed by an annoying state of affairs, the strength of the connection is decreased.

Therefore, the Law of Heredity is not among the laws related to the project method.

Additional InformationPsychological Principles of Learning -

1. Learning By Doing - The learner is actively involved in the task.
2. Learning By Living - The learner is using his/her experiences in gaining new knowledge.
3. Learning Through Association and Cooperation - Learner works together in small groups under the guidance of the teacher.