CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES FOR LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT THROUGH INTEGRATED LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION
Keywords:
integrated language instruction, life skills, classroom activities, communicative competence, project-based learning, critical thinking, collaborative learning, foreign language education.Abstract
This article examines the role of classroom activities in integrated language instruction and their contribution to learners’ personal and social development. The study analyzes the effectiveness of role-play, group discussions, problem-solving tasks, project-based learning, debates, storytelling, and peer teaching as methods for combining language competence with life skills development. The article also highlights the importance of student-centered and interactive approaches in creating meaningful learning experiences.
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