Application of project-based learning for enhancing English speaking skills in higher education

Довгополова, Ганна Геннадіївна (2026) Application of project-based learning for enhancing English speaking skills in higher education Інноваційна педагогіка, 93 (2). pp. 148-151. ISSN 2663-6093

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Abstract

This article explores the application of Project Based Learning (PBL) as an innovative and student-centered pedagogical approach aimed at enhancing English speaking skills in higher education. In the context of globalization and increasing demands for effective intercultural communication, the development of oral profi ciency has become a priority in tertiary-level lan guage instruction. However, traditional teacher centered methodologies often fail to provide sufficient opportunities for authentic interaction, which negatively affects students’ communica tive competence and confidence. The study therefore examines the theoretical foundations of PBL, including constructivist learning theory, experiential learning principles, and communica tive language teaching, and analyzes how these frameworks collectively support meaningful lan guage acquisition.Particular attention is devoted to the practi cal implementation of PBL in English language classrooms across diverse academic disciplines. The article discusses the design and organization of project-based tasks that stimulate authentic oral communication, such as structured debates, collaborative research projects, case studies, professional simulations, problem-solving activi ties, and multimedia presentations. These tasks encourage active participation, teamwork, critical thinking, and real-world language use. The paper further analyzes the impact of PBL on students’ communicative competence, intrinsic motivation, speaking confidence, and learner autonomy, emphasizing its role in reducing language anxi ety and fostering peer collaboration. A comprehensive review of contemporary empiri cal studies identifies current trends, method ological challenges, and effective pedagogical strategies for integrating PBL into higher educa tion curricula. At the same time, the article high lights unresolved issues, including questions of task-specific effectiveness, long-term retention of speaking skills, assessment validity, and the balance between linguistic accuracy and fluency development. The findings demonstrate that PBL creates a supportive learner-centered envi ronment that enhances fluency, accuracy, reflec tive learning, and professional communication skills. Practical recommendations are offered for educators seeking to implement PBL success fully, focusing on careful task design, scaffolded guidance, formative assessment, and continu ous feedback. Overall, the article contributes to a deeper understanding of how project-basedactivities can transform English language teach ing and sustainably improve speaking proficiency in higher education contexts.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	project-based learning; speaking skills; English language teaching; higher educa tion; communicative competence
Subjects:	Статті у базах даних > Index Copernicus Статті у періодичних виданнях > Фахові (входять до переліку фахових, затверджений МОН)
Divisions:	Факультет романо-германської філології > Кафедра англійської мови та комунікації
Depositing User:	доцент Ганна Геннадіївна Довгополова
Date Deposited:	18 May 2026 11:34
Last Modified:	18 May 2026 11:34
URI:	https://elibrary.kubg.edu.ua/id/eprint/57452

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