Optimizing English Teaching Strategies: A Comprehensive Review of Task-Based Language Teaching, Content and Language Integrated Learning, and Problem-Based Learning for Modern Classrooms
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https://doi.org/10.59890/x6cpxs15Keywords:
English Teaching, Modern Classroom, Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT), Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), Problem-Based Learning (PBL)Abstract
In the digital age, teaching English requires targeted, effective methods that harness modern tools to accelerate student learning. This study explores the application of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT), Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), and Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in modern classrooms. The findings reveal that integrating TBLT, CLIL, and PBL fosters essential 21st-century skills. TBLT engages students with real-life tasks, promoting autonomy, critical thinking, and mastery-based learning through technology-driven, personalized instruction. CLIL merges language learning with academic content, enhancing communication, cultural awareness, and interdisciplinary skills. PBL encourages creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving by allowing students to work at their own pace and apply knowledge to real-world challenges. The modern classrooms project exemplifies these principles, supporting personalized, self-directed learning and mastery-based assessment through blended instruction and digital tools. This approach aligns with contemporary education models, equipping students with the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving world. To maximize the effectiveness of these methods, teachers should integrate digital tools and collaborate across disciplines to create curricula that develop both language proficiency and critical 21st-century competencies like communication and cultural understanding.
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