An application of project-based learning in the faculty of english language, Lac Hong university

Abstract

Project-based, currently one of the major concerns among educators, is proved to be effective in offering learner’s opportunities of comprehensive development in both academic competence and other soft skills, but this approach underlies several challenges and sets of requirements also need to be followed. Teaching English, particularly, has been an area in which novelty in methods is always a priority, among which is teaching and learning through projects. A number of studies have been conducted to evidence the effectiveness of project-based approach in English learning which refers to learners’ communication ability, organisational skills and self-discipline. At Lac Hong University where an authentic English speaking environment provokes a big concern, applying project-based learning, particularly in extra-curricular activities is thought to pave the way. Therefore, a project called The NNA Late Night Show, based on the principles of project-based learning, has been organised. With the observation of the teachers who got involved in the project, an initial description of student’s engagement and effects on organisational skills was given, aiming at further investigation to gain deeper insights.