Introducing Project-Based Instruction in the Saudi ESP Classroom: A Study in Qassim University

Autor/inn/en	Alsamani, Abdul-Aziz Saleh; Daif-Allah, Ayman Sabry
Titel	Introducing Project-Based Instruction in the Saudi ESP Classroom: A Study in Qassim University
Quelle	In: English Language Teaching, 9 (2016) 1, S.51-64 (14 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1916-4742
Schlagwörter	Student Projects; Teaching Methods; English for Special Purposes; Control Groups; Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; Study Habits; Pretests Posttests; Language Skills; College Students; Universities; Vocabulary Development; Computer Science Education; Educational Technology; Cooperative Learning; Foreign Countries; Needs Assessment; Questionnaires; Multiple Choice Tests; Teamwork; Problem Solving; Statistical Analysis; Saudi Arabia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Schulprojekt; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Study behavior; Study behaviour; Studienverhalten; Language skill; Sprachkompetenz; Collegestudent; University; Universität; Wortschatzarbeit; Computer science lessons; Informatikunterricht; Unterrichtsmedien; Kooperatives Lernen; Ausland; Bedarfsermittlung; Fragebogen; Multiple choice examinations; Multiple-choice tests, Multiple-choice examinations; Multiple-Choice-Verfahren; Problemlösen; Statistische Analyse; Saudi-Arabien
Abstract	The aim of this paper is to study the impact of introducing an integrative pedagogical approach in the ESP classes on developing the English language vocabulary of Computer Science and Information Technology students in the College of Science, Qassim University. The study suggests a framework for an ESP course-design employing students' project work based on the analysis of learners' needs. The researchers made use of the experimental pre-test post-test control group design where the English vocabulary test was used as a pre and post test. The results reported from this study revealed the effectiveness of the suggested project-based ESP course on developing the English vocabulary for the target subjects. Also, the results show that project based instruction enhanced the teaching and learning of ESP and developed new study habits for learners by promoting self-directed, independent, cooperative learning as well as out-of-classroom learning. The study concluded with recommendations related to how projects can be incorporated into ESP classrooms to develop different language skills i.e. speaking, listening, reading, and writing. (As Provided).
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