ENHANCING PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE OF STUDENTS IN TEACHING ENGLISH THROUGH PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING TECHNOLOGY
Keywords:
Problem-Based Learning, problem-solving, professional communicative competence, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, approachAbstract
In the contemporary landscape of education, the emphasis on developing professional communicative competence among students has become increasingly paramount. Particularly in the realm of teaching English as a second language, educators are continuously seeking innovative methodologies to cultivate effective communication skills in their students. One such approach gaining traction is Problem-Based Learning (PBL) technology, which offers a dynamic platform for enhancing linguistic proficiency while addressing real-world challenges. In this article, some key aspects of how Problem-Based Learning technology contributes to improve the professional communicative competence of students in teaching English are discussed.
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