DEVELOPING ACADEMIC READING SKILLS THROUGH PROJECT-BASED LEARNING
Research Article
DEVELOPING ACADEMIC READING SKILLS THROUGH PROJECT-BASED LEARNING
ABSTRACT
This article investigates the use of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in EAP and ESP courses in higher
education in order to improve students’ academic reading skills in English. These courses aim to develop
students’ critical thinking skills and prepare them to use English in an academic setting. Students lack
motivation to read, which prevents them from enhancing their reading skills despite their high language
proficiency. The study tries to answer the following questions: 1. Can Project-Based Learning enhance
academic reading skills in ESP and EAP courses? and 2. What type of activities are most suitable for
developing academic reading skills? The given hypothesis tested was that PBL significantly improves
students’ academic reading skills in comparison to traditional teaching methods. An experimental research
design was used to analyze and compare the data of the experimental and control groups. The results of
the independent and dependent t-tests confirm the hypothesis (experimental group pre-test M= 19,77 and
post-test M=22,62, p= ,000; control group pre-test M=19,95 and post-test M=19,3, p= ,139). Reading
activities include materials related to students’ field of study taken from ESP courses, course books
students use in the field-related courses, and online resources. Project assignments motivate EFL learners
to read materials they find useful and interesting.
STEVKOVSKA, M.,
(2023). DEVELOPING ACADEMIC READING SKILLS THROUGH PROJECT-BASED LEARNING. International Journal of Education and Philology, 4(1), 31-37. Arrival Date Posted By:https://ijep.ibupress.com/articles/developing-academic-reading-skills-through-project-based-learning
