scholarly journals English for Professional Communication: A Project-Based Approach to Teaching University Students (a Case Study of Music Students)

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 607-627
Author(s):  
Elena N. Borisova ◽  
Nataliya V. Letkina
Keyword(s):  
Professional Training ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Time Duration ◽  
Self Development ◽  
Survey Interviews ◽  
Form Type ◽  
Professional Purpose

Introduction. One of the ultimate requirements for the successful integration of any specialist to the international market is his/her language skills. However, the current educational system often lacks streamlined techniques meeting challenges of dynamically changing sociocultural and professional settings, especially, when it comes to communication, field-specific terminology and self-development opportunities. The article dwells on project-based learning at universities in view of English for Professional Purpose. The aim of this paper is to specify some aspects of the project-based approach related to project content and structure, as well as to discover some of its advantages in the English for Professional Purpose-context. Materials and Methods. The research was carried out at the Gnesins Russian Academy of Music, its participants having exceeded 500 students from eight faculties and amounted to 40 educators teaching different disciplines. The following methods were used to specify the ways to university enhance students’ English language skills through project-based learning: analysis and synthesis to study research and methodical literature at Stage 1; survey (interviews, questionnaires) to work with at Stage 2 – getting students and teachers prepared for project-based activities; comparative analysis and description to deal with at Stage 3, related to integrating project-based learning into educational and sociocultural environment, and supervision to deal with Stages 2, 3 and to fix the results. The learning material comprised items for developing students’ speaking, reading, listening and writing skills. Results. The research findings include project content-and-structure-related aspects involving such factors as time, duration, form, type, activities, context and related fields. The authors also brought into the spotlight some advantages for more efficient professional training, namely, an increase in student motivation and readiness for successful communication, proper understanding and use of field-specific terms, as well as extending the range of self-development opportunities. Discussion and Conclusion. The project-based approach in the English for Professional Purpose context creates new opportunities for students to learn to interact with others on an international scale in the realworld circumstances. The article is intended for English language educators and learners worldwide seeking to enrich mixed group experience by doing creative projects wit h real-world outcomes.

scholarly journals The Implementation of the Project-Based Learning Approach in the Algerian EFL Context: Curriculum Designers’ Expectations and Teachers’ Obstacles

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meriem Baghoussi ◽  
Ilhem Zoubida El Ouchdi
Keyword(s):  
Professional Training ◽  
English Language ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
The Third ◽  
English Classes ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
English Language Teachers ◽  
Based Instruction

To help learners acquire and develop the necessary skills for the 21st century, Algeria has adopted the Competency-Based Approach (CBA) along with the Project-based Learning (PBL) approach within its educational system. Theoretically speaking, the goal behind such reform is to shift from a content-based to a process-based learning/teaching and thus to make learning more relevant and realistic for students. However, in practice, teachers find difficulties in putting into practice the two approaches. The aim of the present paper is to explore those obstacles that hinder the execution of the PBL approach in the third-year secondary education English classes and to identify to what extent English language teachers master and use PBL methodology in their classes. To reach the aim of the study, the following hypothesis is put forward: teachers lack both training and background knowledge on the approaches that help to implement PBL in classrooms. For the sake of collecting information about the issue tackled in this study, twenty EFL teachers from some secondary schools in Mostaganem city received a questionnaire. The research findings confirm the hypothesis mentioned above. They reveal that teachers neither master nor use the project-based instruction proficiently in their classrooms despite the guidance provided in the third-year pedagogical documents. Those hindrances are due to the lack of professional training and the insufficient theoretical knowledge on the diverse approaches, methods and strategies related to PBL

ESL intergroup extracurricular creative project - based learning in college

2020 ◽  
pp. 96-110
Author(s):  
Alexandra Romanovna Akchurina ◽  
Svetlana Yurevna Kuznetsova ◽  
Svetlana Dmitrievna Firsova
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Student Feedback ◽  
College Community ◽  
Web Series ◽  
Team Working ◽  
Step Procedure ◽  
Journalism Students ◽  
Feedback Data

The article describes the experience of implementing intergroup extra-curricular student-driven creative projects «Halloween Short Horror Film», «Christmas Miracles» и «Lockdown Web Series». All the aforementioned projects were designed for and carried out by the frst year Bachelor Journalism students as part of their English language course in 2019-2020. The current research found that intergroup creative collaborative projects help achieve a number of objectives: to build a stronger college community, to improve team-working and language skills and also to promote autonomous learning. The research paper provides a step-by-step procedure for implementing each project and analyses the student feedback data.

scholarly journals Аdvantages of marine english deeper learning technologies

2021 ◽  
pp. 169-178
Author(s):  
Літікова О. І.
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
English Language ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
International Convention ◽  
High World ◽  
Academic Content

The article considers the appropriateness of deeper learning technologies application in Marine English study, taking into account that professional training of marine cadets in maritime institutions of higher education should be accomplished in English language in compliance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (1978, 1995) and its Manila amendments (2010). The results of training must correspond to high world standards and provided on three levels (support, operational and management levels) with compulsory development of certain number of communicative and professional skills and competencies on each training level. In respect that deeper learning represents a set of student educational outcomes, including acquisition of core academic content, skills to solve novel problems, it appears enough reasonable to apply it for Marine English language study. A plenty of existing today deeper learning strategies, schools, and methods makes us to speak namely about a frame of pedagogical technology, which implies a specifically normalized educational process (form, content, training methods, products and output results) that purposefully changes the students, or provides the possibility to change by themselves. The most suitable for Marine English deeper learning technologies (DLT) considered in this article are Project-Based Learning (PBL), Personalized Learning (PL), Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL), Blended learning (BL) and Flipped Class learning (FCL). Their evident and indisputable benefits are substantiated by the learning outcomes, attained in process of experimental deeper learning of Marine English language. Provided experiment in Deepening Learning (DL) of Marine English affirmed positive characteristics of DLT in relation to symbiotic development of learners metacognitive abilities and intrapersonal skills for further transfer them at new tasks and contexts of maritime sphere, successfully using English as means for critical thinking and problem solving. As the result, students were engaged in positive and productive academic activity and persevered when faced difficulties.

Formation of a regional-oriented communicative competence for bachelors in tourism at the university in the process of learning foreign languages on the basis of interdisciplinary integration

10.12737/7948 ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-104
Author(s):  
Андрей Лейфа ◽  
Andrey Leyfa ◽  
Андрей Сивухин ◽  
Andrey Sivukhin
Keyword(s):  
Professional Training ◽  
English Language ◽  
Communicative Competence ◽  
Far East ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Professional Activities ◽  
Language Learn ◽  
Interdisciplinary Integration

The authors discuss the role of interdisciplinary integration (interdisciplinary connections) when filling the content of the English language in order to create a regionally-oriented communicative competence for bachelors of tourism. Interdisciplinary integration allows content to fill the features of professional work and professional activity peculiarities of the region, all of which prepares young specialists to perform professional tasks in the region. Practice shows that currently travel agencies reoriented to the Russian regions and CIS countries, which in turn causes the need for professional training of the tourism industry in regions for tourism development in the field. Accordingly, the objective of training is to train specialists on demand for regions´ tourism industries — solving this problem contributes to the formation of a regionally-oriented communicative competence of bachelors of tourism. This article describes how interdisciplinary integration of the content of disciplines from the professional cycle in foreign language teaching of undergraduates in tourism on the example of the English language. In particular, identified are the following characteristics of the study: 1) the formation of a regional and linguistic competence occurs in the process of learning material, reflecting everyday life, especially in the region and specifics of professional activities. Working with similar material, bachelors of the tourism industry master professional vocabulary, learn grammar of the English language, learn the correct pronunciation with the realities of the region´s language, learn to build theirr own grammatically correct phrases aimed at communication in professional activities and that contributes to the formation of regionally-speech competence; 2) the formation of regional-speech competence occurs in the preparation of dialogue and monologue sentences using vocabulary that reflects the professional activities and cultural characteristics of the region, in discussing problems, discussions, when writing an essays; 3) the formation of a regional and socio-cultural competence is carried out during the development of the content of the English language that reflects the characteristics of the region for professional activities: for the development of inbound tourism — knowledge of the customs and traditions of the peoples of the Far East, tourist objects of Far East, attractions, history and geography of the region; for the development of outbound tourism — knowledge of cultural traditions of China, China´s attractions, geography, China´s history

scholarly journals THE INTEGRATION OF PROJECT-BASED LEARNING (PBL) IN EDUCATION 4.0 TOWARD EFL STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
Helsa Gita Almaida ◽  
Alan Jaelani
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Integrated Project ◽  
English Language Skills

This research aims to realize the implementation and integrated project-based learning (PBL) activities in education 4.0 towards EFL students’ activities. This study uses qualitative methods as a framework for analyzing and collecting data. The data were obtained from observations and interviews. The results showed that the use of Google Classroom, Comic Page Creator, and Learning Apps can complement projects in the EFL class; the use of Google Classroom, Comic Page Creator, and Learning Apps can help students access the material and complete the Project; and most students integrating PBL into Education 4.0 can improve their English language skills.

scholarly journals Analysis of Satisfaction to The User of The Elementery Teacher Study Program Graduates Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Pakuan University

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-40
Author(s):  
Elly Sukmanasa ◽  
Lina Novita ◽  
Fitri Siti Sundari
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Training And Education ◽  
Information Tools ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Self Development

This research uses qualitative approach. The problem in this research is that students of PGSD graduates still have to deepen their mastery of English, lack of implementing the use of technology and information tools, and lack of expertise in self-development field. User satisfaction of graduates can be measured from 7 (seven) aspects of the ability of PGSD graduate in the field. The seven aspects are integrity (ethics and morals), professionalism (expertise by field), English, information technology skills, communication, teamwork, and self-development. User satisfaction graduates produce good values in six aspects (85.7%), namely aspects of integrity, professionalism, communication, use of information technology, teamwork, and self-development. While as much as one aspect (14.3%) the results are quite good. This aspect is English proficiency. This indicates that the study program must be really serious in improving the English language skills of PGSD students to be able to learn it better. Good listening, writing, speaking, and grammar skills.Keywords: satisfaction, users, students

scholarly journals The Students’ Perception towards Madurese Traditional Culinary-Based Teaching Materials of English for Higher Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Badrut Tamam ◽  
Slamet Setiawan ◽  
Syafi’ul Anam ◽  
Jihat Nurrahman
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
Field Notes

This present study aimed at describing the students’ perception towards Madurese traditional culinary based teaching materials of English in higher education level in Sumenep Madura. This is a survey research which is triangulated with three instruments used in collecting data namely: observation field notes, questionnaire, and interview. The result showed that the English learning material which was equipped with Madurese traditional culinary got a positive perception and higher appreciation from the students in terms of materials’ attraction, materials’ usefulness, materials’ difficulty, materials’ variety, materials’ authenticity, and proportion of the four language skills. Further, the students can happily and enthusiastically join the English language learning. They said that they could recognize the madurese culinary deeper than before. In addition, traditional culinary can be used as the identity that can promote the region to overseas. Moreover, in terms of English language teaching, the traditional culinary can be used as valuable materials which can help to promote and maintain local wisdom.

scholarly journals The Students’ Perceptions of The Implementation of ICT-Supported Project Based Learning in English Teaching

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-183
Author(s):  
Tri Akhmad Efendi
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Deep Understanding ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
English Teaching ◽  
Grammar Learning ◽  
Self Development

The present study was aimed at investigating the students’ perceptions of the implementation of ICT-supported PBL (Project Based Learning) in English teaching at the school under the study. There were three issues covered in this study: (i) the students’ perceptions of the benefits of the implementation of ICT-supported PBL to their language skills and components, and (ii) the students’ perceptions of the benefits of the implementation of ICT- supported PBL to self-development. This study was a worth-conducting study since it was expected to help teachers see what the students’ perceptions of the implementation of ICT-supported PBL. This study was conducted on an intrinsic case study to attempt or emphasis on gaining a deep understanding of the students’ perceptions of the implementation of ICT-supported PBL at the school under the study. There were 44 students who were involved in this study. The data collected through the questionnaire and students’ reflective report. The findings were overall positive. They perceived self- development and language skills and components enhancement except the students’ perceptions of the grammar learning. To add, they felt the teaching and learning activities brought enjoyment in the classroom. There were three factors which led the students’ have positive perceptions of ICT-Supported PBL in English teaching; (a) authentic learning situations, (b) student-centered activities, and c) the involvement of ICT.

British Council’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Students’ Manual: A Critical Analysis of the Coursebook Taught at Pakistani Universities for Academic Purposes (EAP) Students’ Manual: A Critical Analysis of the Coursebook Taught at Pakistani Universities

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
English For Academic Purposes ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Teaching Principles

English for Academic Purposes course focusing on the academic language needs of students is a subfield of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). It is a type of specialized course to integrate specific subject matter, language content, and material based on learners’ needs. The study aims to evaluate the British Council’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) coursebook in terms of content, sequencing, learners’ autonomy, motivation, feedback and focus on language skills. Furthermore, the study tries to provide a general perception of the usefulness and effectiveness of the coursebook for undergraduate students. The EAP Students’ Manual coursebook is used as a primary source for the data collection. The researcher has chosen Nation & Macalister (2010) model of language teaching principles to analyze and discuss the data. The study found the coursebook a useful, effective and an appropriate source of English language learning in terms of the investigated aspects of the book. The findings report that the coursebook provides practice and practical usage in all domains of the academically required English language skills. It helps the students to build language competency and to be more independent learners. In addition, it provides an opportunity to the learners to think in the target language, use the language more practically and learn it in a natural type of environment. The study concludes and suggests that the content needs to be supplemented with English language audios and videos presenting the students relevant documentaries and helping material in order to make the coursebook and the learning process more useful, effective, interesting and motivating. Furthermore, the study recommends that while choosing /designing a coursebook for a certain course, it needs to be evaluated following the various criteria and language-teaching-principles suggested by different language researchers.

British Council’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Students’ Manual: A Critical Analysis of the Coursebook Taught at Pakistani Universities

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
English For Academic Purposes ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Teaching Principles ◽  
Language Needs

English for Academic Purposes course focusing on the academic language needs of students is a subfield of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). It is a type of specialized course to integrate specific subject matter, language content, and material based on learners’ needs. The study aims to evaluate the British Council’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) coursebook in terms of content, sequencing, learners’ autonomy, motivation, feedback and focus on language skills. Furthermore, the study tries to provide a general perception of the usefulness and effectiveness of the coursebook for undergraduate students. The EAP Students’ Manual coursebook is used as a primary source for the data collection. The researcher has chosen Nation & Macalister (2010) model of language teaching principles to analyze and discuss the data. The study found the coursebook a useful, effective and an appropriate source of English language learning in terms of the investigated aspects of the book. The findings report that the coursebook provides practice and practical usage in all domains of the academically required English language skills. It helps the students to build language competency and to be more independent learners. In addition, it provides an opportunity to the learners to think in the target language, use the language more practically and learn it in a natural type of environment. The study concludes and suggests that the content needs to be supplemented with English language audios and videos presenting the students relevant documentaries and helping material in order to make the coursebook and the learning process more useful, effective, interesting and motivating. Furthermore, the study recommends that while choosing /designing a coursebook for a certain course, it needs to be evaluated following the various criteria and language-teaching-principles suggested by different language researchers.

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