The Eco-English Classroom: Using Project-Based Learning in promoting environmental learning initiatives
Hazel Acosta Cadungog, Carlos Daniel Cazco Maldonado, Martha Lucía Lara Freire
Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja)
Urban Farm DB summary
This research project aimed to promote meaningful learning in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classes by implementing a Project-Based Learning (PBL) approach, integrating urban agriculture content. The project involved 35 English teachers from four Ecuadorian cities: Azogues, Cuenca, Ibarra, and Riobamba. Data collection on teachers' experiences followed an action-research design. Main findings revealed significant improvement in students' vocabulary development and understanding of basic sentence structures, and teachers noted increased student engagement and interest due to the integration of current and relevant topics.