PROBLEM-BASED LERANING IN TESL CLASSROOM: WHAT? WHY? HOW?

Rashid, Radzuwan Abd

International Journal of Education
Vol 6, No 1 (2011): November 2011

This paper discusses the use of PBL as an alternative approach to promote both contentand second language learning. It proposes that PBL process which has long been appliedin other disciplines especially applied Sciences could be adapted and successfullyincorporated in TESL classroom to engage students in much more meaningful learning.The advantages of using PBL approach are discussed, in particular its positive effectson language learning, motivation, and the holistic development of TESL students. Thepaper concludes with a detailed look at how to incorporate PBL in the TESL classroom.Examples of problems that can be used to initiate PBL will also be shown.Key words: Problem-based learning, Teaching English as a Second Language