A paradigm shift for language education: A book review

Suja, Aidillah, Muassomah, Muassomah ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0177-8896 and Sutaman, Sutaman (2025) A paradigm shift for language education: A book review. Journal of Language and Education, 11 (1). pp. 153-156. ISSN 2411-7390

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Abstract

In line with 21st-century curriculum reforms, "enhancing student learning" has long been a central focus in education, including language education. Researchers and educators have shown strong interest in student-centered approaches. Despite numerous efforts to improve the quality of language education, many classrooms remain predominantly teacher-centered. Project-Based Learning and Teaching (PBLT) is one approach currently receiving significant attention. The book "A Paradigm Shift for Language Education: Project-Based Learning and Teaching" by Gulbahar H. Beckett provides an in-depth perspective on the need for a paradigm shift in language education by adopting PBLT. It highlights the significance of combining academic content instruction with developing 21st-century skills in second language (L2) learning. Beckett explains how PBLT can help students achieve deep understanding, think critically, and solve problems in real-world scenarios.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	Language Education; Project-Based Learning and Teaching; 21st-century Skills
Subjects:	20 LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE > 2099 Other Language, Communication and Culture > 209999 Language, Communication and Culture not elsewhere classified
Divisions:	Faculty of Humanities > Department of Arabic Language and Letters
Depositing User:	Muassomah Muassomah
Date Deposited:	14 May 2025 10:21

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