Using team-based learning to teach English speaking skills for 11th graders at Nguyen Khuyen High School, An Giang Province

Phan Ngoc Thach1, , Truong Thi Tuyet Tuyet2
1 Foreign Languages Faculty, Dong Thap University, Cao Lanh 870000, Vietnam
2 Postgraduate, Dong Thap University, Cao Lanh 870000, Vietnam

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The paper examines how Team-Based Learning can be used to enhance English speaking skills among 11th Graders in Nguyen Khuyen High School, An Giang Province, Vietnam. The action research employed a two-cycle model, combining quantitative and qualitative measures, to evaluate the success of this approach, as teacher-centered instruction remained the dominant teaching model. The data were collected in pre- and post-tests, in-class observations, and semi-structured interviews. These findings show that Team-Based Learning positively affected the fluency, vocabulary usage, and confidence in speaking of students in a clear way. The results  demonstrate that this approach is feasible and well-suited for rural settings, and that structured cooperation and positive feedback are the essential keys to transforming complacent learners into introspective, active speakers who are not afraid to communicate in real-life situations.

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