Project work - a key to language acheievment

Project-based instruction has been heralded as a most promising activity that can engage students into academic language and literacy skills. A growing body of evidence indicates that project learning supports the development of critical skills students must have to meet the demands of the 21st century. This study reports on the findings of research carried out in an English for General Purposes (EGP) class in American University of Armenia. The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of project work on students language achievement as well as to inquire into their attitudes towards project work. Based on the review of related literature a null hypothesis was proposed at the beginning of the study. The participants of the study were nineteen EGP students studying at American University of Armenia, ages ranging from 16 to 35. The study was designed within the traditions of both qualitative and quantitative research. Of five instruments used in this study a pre - test, three achievement tests and open-ended questionnaire helped to obtain quantit

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Anush Adamyan graduated from the Department of English programs of the American University of Armenia in 2011. Doing masters she arrivet at the oppinion that it is by using correct teaching methodology when SLA/FLA teachers can make the learning process an unforgettable and joyful experience for students.