INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO MORE EFFECTIVE EFL TEACHING: INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY AND TASK-BASED LEARNING
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- 1. English teacher at TIIAME NRU
- 2. Wordly Knowledge Publishing Centre
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This study investigates the impact of integrating technology-enhanced task-based learning (TBLT) on the effectiveness of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction. A quasi-experimental design was employed with 60 intermediate-level EFL learners at a university language center, divided into an experimental group (n=30) and a control group (n=30). Over a 12-week period, the experimental group received instruction through a blended model incorporating mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) tools and structured multimedia tasks, while the control group followed a conventional textbook-based approach. Data were collected through pre- and post-tests assessing speaking and writing skills, a learner motivation questionnaire, and semi-structured interviews. Results indicated a statistically significant improvement (p < .05) in the speaking and writing performance of the experimental group compared to the control group. Furthermore, qualitative data revealed higher levels of learner engagement, autonomy, and motivation. The findings suggest that a systematic integration of technological tools within a task-based framework can significantly enhance the effectiveness of EFL teaching by fostering more authentic, interactive, and learner-centered environments.
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- Figure 1: A Synergistic Model for Enhancing EFL Teaching Effectiveness through Innovation. This model illustrates how the strategic integration of Task-Based Learning (TBLT) and educational technology creates a synergistic cycle that leads to improved learning outcomes. The pedagogical pillar (TBLT) provides the structure for meaningful communication, while the technological pillar supplies authentic tools and contexts. Their joint implementation through a defined classroom cycle generates key learner outcomes, collectively enhancing the overall effectiveness of EFL instruction.