MISSION-BASED TEACHING APPROACH AND ITS ROLE IN TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES
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This article explores the mission-based teaching approach and its effectiveness in foreign language education. It begins by defining the methodology as a learner-centered strategy that emphasizes real-world, goal-oriented tasks, or “missions.” These tasks integrate various language skills, fostering active student engagement and practical application of the target language. The article outlines key features of this approach, such as authenticity, student agency, collaboration, and interdisciplinary learning.
The author highlights the benefits of mission-based teaching, including enhanced motivation, real-world applicability, cultural competence, and integrated skill development. Practical implementation strategies are discussed, emphasizing the need for realistic scenarios, clear objectives, scaffolding, and the use of technology. Challenges, such as time constraints and student adaptation, are also addressed, with solutions to mitigate these issues.
In conclusion, the article underscores the mission-based approach’s transformative potential. It moves language instruction from passive to active learning and prepares students for global citizenship. This method is positioned as a forward-thinking strategy in the evolving field of foreign language education.
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