About the course
This course is designed to equip educators with the skills and knowledge to implement Task-Based Learning (TBL) as a student-centered teaching approach. Participants will explore practical strategies to encourage language learning, develop critical thinking, and foster creativity through real-life tasks. The course also aims to promote international collaboration and provide ready-to-use materials for interdisciplinary teaching.
What will you learn?
By the end of this course, participants will:
Understand and apply TBL as a student-centered teaching method.
Develop innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to teaching.
Gain practical skills to motivate, guide, and assess learners using TBL.
Course Content
This hands-on and collaborative course will empower educators to integrate Task-Based Learning into their classrooms, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. Participants will leave with practical strategies, ready-to-use materials, and a strong international network for future cooperation.
Morning Session
- Welcome and course overview
- What is Task-Based Learning (TBL)? Key principles and benefits
- TBL vs. Traditional Teaching Methods
Afternoon Session
- Interactive workshop: Designing real-life tasks for students
- Group discussion: Challenges and solutions in implementing TBL
• Reflection and sharing insights
Morning Session
- How TBL enhances language learning through real-world communication
- Encouraging spontaneous and natural language use
Afternoon Session
- Hands-on activity: Developing a TBL-based lesson plan
• Group work: Adapting TBL for different subjects and student needs
Morning Session
- Fostering creativity and critical thinking through task-based activities
- TBL and project-based learning: Combining methodologies
Afternoon Session
- Workshop: Using TBL to develop high-level student skills
• Case studies: Successful TBL implementations in different countries
Morning Session
- How to plan, guide, and assess TBL activities effectively
- Tools and techniques for peer assessment and self-reflection
Afternoon Session
- Practical session: Creating assessment rubrics for TBL tasks
• Group presentations: Sharing and evaluating designed TBL lessons
Morning Session
- TBL and interdisciplinary teaching: Connecting different subjects
- Exploring EU and international approaches to TBL
Afternoon Session
- Final project presentations: Developing a school-wide TBL approach
• Course evaluation, certification ceremony, and networking session
