THE ROLE OF PROJECT-BASED METHODOLOGY IN ENHANCINGENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING PRACTICES
Keywords:
project-based learning, foreign language teaching, English language, pedagogical technology, communicative approach, innovative education, learner engagement, creative thinking, autonomous learning, competence, educational effectivenessAbstract
This article examines the theoretical foundations and practical potential
of the project-based approach in teaching foreign languages, with particular emphasis on English language instruction. The study substantiates the necessity of fostering students’ creative and autonomous thinking within the framework of contemporary higher education. Furthermore, it elucidates the pedagogical significance of projectbased methodology as an innovative educational technology. The author highlights the communicative orientation of project activities, their phased organization, and their role within learner-centered pedagogy. In addition, the paper explores the capacity of this approach to enhance students’ linguistic competence, research skills, and social engagement. The advantages of the project method, the conditions for its effective
implementation, and its contribution to improving educational outcomes are also discussed. The findings support the conclusion that project-based learning constitutes an efficient and innovative tool in foreign language instruction
