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Practical Application and Challenges of PBL (Problem-Based Learning) in Preschool and Elementary Oral English Class

Authors
Yue Xu1, *
1Department of Education, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
*Corresponding author. Email: xuy7@student.unimelb.edu.au
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Yue Xu
Available Online 1 March 2023.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-004-6_25How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Problem-based learning; oral English class; young students; practical application
Abstract

The Problem-based learning (PBL) is a common technique of instruction in higher education. In recent years, PBL has also been applied to elementary teaching. However, PBL in the practical application in preschool and elementary education is in the developing stage. Therefore, the focus of this article is on the investigation of PBL in the practical preschool and elementary classroom. Through interviews with three English teachers, qualitative analysis will be used in the study process to investigate the research questions. Through the content analysis of the interview, the main findings of this paper are: 1) PBL has a significant impact on the progression of students. Students have made remarkable strides in critical thinking, cooperation, self-direct learning and different kind of abilities; 2) PBL may not be successful in improving students’ oral English skills. Oral English ability relies on English environment and keep practicing;3) Students may not be able to fully experience the PBL course due to the teaching plan and time constraints. 4) Teachers need to think more about how to provide support in PBL course. 5) Under the exam-oriented background, PBL is difficult to implement. This article would Inspire future researchers to improve the practical use of PBL in English classrooms in basic education in China.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Education, Language and Art (ICELA 2022)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
1 March 2023
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978-2-38476-004-6
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2352-5398
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