Project-based learning (PBL) as a part of experiential learning has been around for a few decades. "Learning by doing", as it was accurately defined by John Dewey, has recently witnessed an upsurge in attention due to the educational needs of the new generation of students. Their preference for learning foreign languages for practical needs has prompted an increase in the implementation of pragmatic models in teaching. PBL allows students to focus on the connection between their theoretical and applied skills, on the solutions of problems while using the language, as well as demonstrating their cognitive, interpersonal, intrapersonal and presentational skills (B. Barron, J. Pellegrino, M. Hilton). The presenter will discuss the effectiveness of PBL and its role in the personalization of instruction to student interests in upper levels of Russian. She will share her experience of using class projects in Advanced language classroom and demonstrate their pivotal role in learners’ overall success in achieving their learning goals.

Authors:
Paulina De Santis, Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, United States

About the Presenter(s)
Dr Paulina De Santis is a University Professor/Principal Lecturer at DLIFLC in United States

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