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2024: Іншомовна комунікація: інноваційні та традиційні підходи. Випуск 3

THE FEASIBILITY OF TASK-BASED LEARNING METHOD IMPLEMENTATION DURING ENGLISH CLASSES FOR NON-PHILOLOGICAL FACULTIES STUDENTS

DOI
https://doi.org/10.36074/ikitp.monograph-2024.13
Published
2024-08-20

Abstract

The research is devoted to exploring the features, the functions and the implementation of task-based learning. Task-based learning fosters creativity and innovation as far as the students must be able to think creatively and innovatively to solve complicated problems.  Task-based learning encourages the learners to think creatively and explore different solutions to problems, which can help them to develop their creativity and innovation skills. Furthermore, task-based learning improves team work and collaboration skills because collaboration and teamwork are the main 21st century skills. Task-based learning provides opportunities for students to work in groups, which helps them to work on their communication and leadership skills.

Moreover, task-based learning promotes critical thinking since the students need to be able to analyse and evaluate information to make decisions.  Additionally, task-based learning contributes into preparation of the students for the workplace by providing them with practical skills and experiences which they can apply in their future careers.

The advantages of task-based learning implementation at higher educational institution include the opportunity to move the focus of the learning process from the teacher to the student, to provide the students of non-philological faculties a different way of understanding language as a tool instead of as a specific goal, as well as to meet the students’ needs of being prepared for the real world challenges with the help of real word tasks.

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