A Comparative Study of Project-Based Learning in Traditional and Technology Integrated Classrooms: English Language Learners’ Vocabulary Learning, Social Identity, and Ego Resiliency
الموضوعات : Journal of Applied Linguistics StudiesLeili Palashi 1 , Mehry Haddad Narafshan 2 , Leila Anjomshoa 3
1 - Department of Foreign Languages, Kerman Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran
2 - Department of Foreign Languages, Kerman Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran
3 - Department of Foreign Languages, Kerman Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran
الکلمات المفتاحية: ego resiliency, project-based learning, social identity, technology integrated classrooms, traditional classrooms, vocabulary learning,
ملخص المقالة :
Educational reform in the 21st century has led to an exploration of project-based learning. This type of learning allows learners to delve deeply into classroom topics and be more independent. Accordingly, the purpose of this quantitative quasi-experimental study was to investigate the impact of technology integrated project-based learning on vocabulary learning, social identity, and ego resiliency of English language learners. Over 6 months, three groups of 45 elementary level English language learners (15 female primary school students in each group) were exposed to two forms of project-based learning: traditional and technology integrated ones. And one group acted as the control group receiving no project-based learning as the treatment. The teaching of new words in both experimental groups was conducted using the stages of project-based learning: question, plan, research, produce, improve, present, and evaluate. Pre-tests and post-tests were used to measure participants’ improvements in vocabulary learning, social identity (Bruner & Benson’s 2018 questionnaire), and ego resiliency (Block & Kremen’s 1996 questionnaire). The results revealed that the implementation of project-based learning in English language classrooms enhances students' vocabulary by actively involving them in the learning process. It also promotes their social identity by encouraging collaboration within project teams and cultivates their resilience by presenting them with challenging tasks. Furthermore, the integration of projects with technology leads to an enhancement in their effectiveness due to the engaging and captivating features offered by technology.
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