volume 4 issue 2 article 8

Implementation of Project Based Learning (PBL) in EFL (English as a Foreign Language) Classrooms in Fezalar Educational Institutions (Iraq)

Author: Aziza Kavlu

Abstract:   This paper encompasses a theoretical background of PBL (Project-Based Learning) with advantages and disadvantages of PBL implementation. Contemporary implementation of PBL (Project- Based Learning) becomes widespread in general education, especially in EFL (English as a Foreign Language) classes not only to provide innovative English language acquisition through PBL, but also to equip learners with 21^st century skills, such as communicative competence, critical thinking, life-long learning, team-working and problem-solving skills. This paper also deals with implementing PBL (in English lessons and other disciplines in Fezalar Educational Institutions. The paper includes an interview with Educational Coordinator of Fezalar Educational Institutions.

Keywords:  Communicative Competence, EFL Classroom, Project-Based Learning

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doi: 10.23918/ijsses.v4i2sip67

International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies
ISSN 2520-0968 (Online), ISSN 2409-1294 (Print), October 2017, Vol.4, No.2 (Special Issue)