Abstract:

Since the implementation of the constructivist approach in 2004, student-centered learning models such as Project-Based Learning have started to gain importance. Project-Based Learning is a method which promotes students to discover information by project works and group works based on themes or topics unlike specific language tasks. Project-Based Learning creates a cooperative learning environment for learners and allows students to participate the process actively. A product emerges at the end of the project. Although there are many studies about Project-Based Learning, the number of studies investigating teachers' beliefs and attitudes towards Project-Based Learning are limited. Therefore, this research aims to explore the attitudes and beliefs of English teachers towards Project-Based Learning. A total of 25 English teachers from Turkey participated in this study. A qualitative research design was employed by the researcher and the data was collected through semi-structured interviews. In data analysis part, content analysis method was used. According to the research results, it was found that participant teachers have positive beliefs and attitudes towards Project-Based Learning. It has also been revealed that participants find Project-Based Learning more effective when it is compared to traditional methods, prefer to use it and want it to be implemented in Turkish schools.

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