PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING (PBL) LANGUAGE CASE-CRAFTING MODEL (PBL-LcCRAFT): LANGUAGE-IN-USE AND THE 3R
Abstract
This article describes a new PBL case design
model for language practitioners that emerged from an action research project
on PBL case-design training for language practitioners. Participants of the
action research project underwent two cycles of PBL case-design training. Data
collection tools consisting of an observation checklist and a series of focus
group interview were used to collect data from the participants. Data gathered
were then analyzed using content analysis for emerging themes. Findings
revealed that modification to the model used is needed to suit the needs of
language practitioners in crafting cases for language classroom use. Known as
the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Language Case Crafting Model (PBL-LcCRAFT),
this new model is an extension from the original model used to train the
participants, the 3C3R case-design model (Hung, 2006). While maintaining some
components from the original 3C3R case-design model, the PBL-LcCRAFT model
further extends the original model by including components which are found to
be very much relevant to language practitioners to craft PBL cases to be used
in language classrooms. This paper aims to discuss one major component
incorporated into the new model (i.e. Language-in-Use) to demonstrate language
practice in meaningful contexts. It illustrates the significant and strong link
between the existing components from the 3C3R case-design model (i.e. 3R-Researching,
Reasoning and Reflecting) with the newly incorporated one (i.e.
Language-in-Use) in the realm of language teaching and learning. It is hoped
that all the components in the PBL-LcCRAFT model, will be able to serve as a
guide for language practitioners in crafting PBL cases to meet their learners’
language learning aims.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
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Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Suraini Mohd-ali
Malaysia
Hazleena Baharun
Malaysia
Haliza Harun
Malaysia
Ramiaida Darmi
Malaysia
Noor Saazai Mat Saad
Malaysia
Fariza Puteh-behak
Malaysia
Norhaili Massari
Malaysia
Normazla Ahmad Mahir
Malaysia
Publication Date
August 31, 2017
Submission Date
September 6, 2017
Acceptance Date
June 25, 2017
Published in Issue
Year 2017 Volume: 3 Number: 8