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Fostering Collaboration in PBL: Teachers’ Perceptions of Peer and Student Roles in Secondary Level English Classrooms in Bangladesh

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study explores the critical role of collaboration in project-based learning (PBL) and its impact on student learning experiences. Through qualitative research methods, including in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with English language teachers in secondary-level schools in Bangladesh, the study delves into teachers’ perceptions of collaboration in PBL. The findings reveal the complexities and challenges teachers face in fostering collaboration, such as time management and student engagement levels. Moreover, the study provides valuable insights into the need for ongoing professional development and support for teachers to implement collaborative strategies effectively. It also emphasizes the significance of a cultural shift in educational practices toward more interactive and collaborative approaches. It underscores the importance of collaboration in PBL and offers recommendations for enhancing collaborative learning environments for both educators and students.

Source: International Journal of Educational Reform

DOI: 10.1177/10567879251331206

Authors: Kamal Hossain, Abdullah Al Younus

Institutions: The University of Texas at El Paso, Feni University

Language: English

Topic: Problem and Project Based Learning

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,400