PROJECT-BASED LEARNING IN ENGLISH FOR MEDICINE

• Main Authors: Zorica Antić, Dragana Spasić
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: University in Nis, Faculty of Medicine 2012-06-01
• Series: Acta Medica Medianae
• Subjects: project-based learning; English for medical purposes; multiple intelligences.
• Online Access: http://publisher.medfak.ni.ac.rs/2012-html/2-broj/Zorica%20Antic-Project%20based.pdf

Project-based learning facilitates hands-on learning in student-driven investigations, resulting in high-quality, challenging activities. Students participate actively in projects that revolve around their interests, questions or needs. PBL also develops the 21st century skills including critical thinking, collaboration and communication. The essence of PBL is problem-solving, a key critical thinking skill. Since problem-solving is an integral part of medicine, projects represent a significant method of instruction in English for Medical Purposes. Depending on their individual interests and abilities, each student contributes to the whole group work and the final outcome. The approach also requires students to work in teams and to communicate their findings. Using real-life problems to motivate students, challenging them to think deeply about meaningful content, and enabling them to work collaboratively are practices that yield benefits for all students and their future careers.