LANGUAGE IN INDIA

Strength for Today and Bright Hope for Tomorrow

Volume 12 : 1 January 2012
ISSN 1930-2940

Managing Editor: M. S. Thirumalai, Ph.D.
Editors: B. Mallikarjun, Ph.D.
         Sam Mohanlal, Ph.D.
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         A. R. Fatihi, Ph.D.
         Lakhan Gusain, Ph.D.
         Jennifer Marie Bayer, Ph.D.
         S. M. Ravichandran, Ph.D.
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         L. Ramamoorthy, Ph.D.

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“I almost learnt to learn”: Promoting Learner’s Autonomy through Project
Based Learning in Access Classrooms

Sana Imtiaz, M.Phil. Candidate
Saiqa Imtiaz Asif, Ph.D.

Sana with her class

Abstract

Project Based Learning as a method of language teaching has gained momentum in the last couple of decades. The method promises teaching not only language skills but life skills such as communication skills, team building and independent learning. The paper explores the impacts of Project Based Learning in English Access Classrooms, a project funded by the State Department of United States for the students studying in public sector schools in Multan, Pakistan. The results of the Project Based Learning are assessed by the analysis of data collected from the students through questionnaires and interviews. The results indicated that the project-based learning played a prominent role in not only improving the language skills of the students but it also made them autonomous learners. Based on the results of the study, Project-Based Learning as a teaching method is strongly recommended for other similar English Access classrooms.

Index Terms— English Access Micro-scholarship Program, Pakistan, Project Based Language Teaching

Introduction

Project Based Learning (PBL) is a method which incorporates language teaching along with other life skills such as problem solving, independent learning and presentation skills. Focusing on learners’ needs, Project Based Learning makes the classrooms more student-centered. It allows the teachers to make the learning environment lively and use the authentic materials for language teaching. It encourages the learners to learn the language as they perceive the utility of their learning in their day to day communication.

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Sana Imtiaz, M.Phil. Candidate
Lecturer, National University of Modern Languages
Multan, Pakistan
Instructor, English Access Micro-scholarship Program, Multan, Pakistan
sanaimtiaz_7@hotmail.com

Prof. Dr. Saiqa Imtiaz Asif
Director, English Language Center
Bahaudin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
saiqaasif@yahoo.com
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