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PROJECT BASED LEARNING: A CONSTRUCTIVE WAY TOWARD LEARNER AUTONOMY

Cilt: 2 Sayı: 3 30 Aralık 2014
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PROJECT BASED LEARNING: A CONSTRUCTIVE WAY TOWARD LEARNER AUTONOMY

Abstract

Project-based learning (PBL) is based on the idea that students learn by experiencing and solving real world problems. Students, as a team, investigate a complex question, problem or challenge as an extension of what has already been learned in class in this extended process of inquiry and present a project. As it requires authentic use of language in order to communicate with group members, class mates and the teacher, PBL can be very useful in EFL (English as a Foreign Language) program if the “voice and choice” of the students are developed through carefully planned and managed instructional benchmarks. This research was conducted to investigate the opinions of the English prep school students about the Project Based Learning implementation they were involved in at the School of Foreign Languages at Selçuk University in Konya, Turkey, in 2011-2012 academic year. The case study, one of the descriptive qualitative research models, was used as a method in the study. 50 randomly selected prep class students participated in the study voluntarily. The data were gathered through face to face interviews and a semi-structured form with 6 open ended questions. The findings revealed that Project Based Learning could be used as a means to guide learners advance towards autonomous learning. It was also noteworthy that formative assessment should take place in the learning environment as involving learners in their own assessment will help them see their strengths and weaknesses.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

İkinci Bir Dil Olarak İngilizce

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yazarlar

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Aralık 2014

Gönderilme Tarihi

28 Ekim 2014

Kabul Tarihi

30 Aralık 2014

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2014 Cilt: 2 Sayı: 3

Kaynak Göster

APA
Guven, Z. Z. (2014). PROJECT BASED LEARNING: A CONSTRUCTIVE WAY TOWARD LEARNER AUTONOMY. International Journal of Languages’ Education and Teaching, 2(3), 182-193. https://izlik.org/JA95FG85ET