PROJECT-BASED LEARNING: MAKING IT WORK EFFECTIVELY FOR THE ELT CLASSROOM

Project-based Learning (PBL) is a form of learning that revolves around solving actual, real problems. Because it adds practical meaning and authentic context to problem-solving, PBL is an effective way to learn something new and remember it for a long time. As business visionary and innovator Elon Musk said, “our brain has evolved to discard information that it thinks has irrelevance.” How can we then add relevance to language content using PBL, so that the learning process becomes incredibly more robust, effective, and fun? Join us for a thought-provoking session where we explore linking learning theory and the science of teaching and learning by doing to make PBL work effectively in the ELT classroom.

Jair Félix is the Head of Academic Services at National Geographic Learning Latin America. He has a B.A. in TEFL from Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa in Mexico and a Post-Graduate Degree on Teachers’ Development from The College of St. Mark & St. John, Plymouth, UK. Jair has been involved in language teaching and teacher training for over 30 years and has conducted workshops on various topics such as lesson planning, discourse analysis for language teachers, action research, educational technologies, and 21st century skills, among others. Jair also holds a Diploma in Teaching English for Specific Purposes (DipTESP) and the E-Tutoring Certificate from the British Council. He is a frequent presenter at ELT conferences throughout Latin America.