Advantages of using webquests in EFL Classes in A Technical University
Advantages of using webquests in EFL Classes in A Technical University
Author(s): Marina Valeryevna Kuimova, Maksim Anatolyevich Golousenko, Denis Sergeevich Nikiforov, Vladislav Vladimirovich ShcherbakovSubject(s): Education, Foreign languages learning, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Birlesik Dunya Yenilik Arastirma ve Yayincilik Merkezi
Keywords: creative skills; foreign language teaching; Internet resources; Internet technology; WebQuest;
Summary/Abstract: The main purpose of foreign language teaching is to learn to communicate and overcome the language barrier.The article studies the theoretical background of WebQuest as a valuable tool and proves that it helps learners to acquire linguistic and extra-linguistic knowledge. WebQuests ensure a context-based learning environment,help to broaden learners’ perspectives by widening ideas and concepts on different topics and acquiring creative, critical and problem-solving skills. The authors demonstrate positive outcomes of the work with WebQuest in foreign language classes at the Institute of Non-Destructive Testing, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University.
Journal: World Journal on Educational Technology: Current Issues
- Issue Year: 7/2015
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 167-171
- Page Count: 5
- Language: English