An investigation into the use of project-based learning in promoting intercultural competence for students at ud-ufls
In recent years, Project-based Learning (PBL), a student-centered pedagogical strategy aiming at promoting communicative competence and essential skills, has gained momentum in the academia as well as in higher education setting worldwide. This research project investigates the implementation...
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Trường Đại học Ngoại ngữ, Đại học Đà Nẵng
2025
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| Online Access: | https://data.ufl.udn.vn/handle/UFL/2133 |
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| Institutions: | Trường Đại học Ngoại ngữ - Đại học Đà Nẵng |
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| Summary: | In recent years, Project-based Learning (PBL), a student-centered pedagogical
strategy aiming at promoting communicative competence and essential skills, has gained
momentum in the academia as well as in higher education setting worldwide. This
research project investigates the implementation of PBL in promoting intercultural
competence (IC) among students at University of Foreign Language Studies, The
University of Danang (UD-UFLS). It seeks to explore the potential of using PBL in
developing IC amongst the students. It also aims to examine the perceptions of UD UFLS students towards developing intercultural competence and identify the benefits
and challenges perceived by the students in integrating PBL in developing students’ IC.
Data for this research were collected through survey questionnaires and
interviews from 130 students across all faculties at UD-UFLS. The findings indicate that
UD-UFLS students generally perceive themselves as having positive intercultural
competence, but areas for improvement could be identified, especially the need for more
opportunities to engage with diverse cultures. The study also reveals that PBL can be an
effective approach to foster intercultural competence amongst the students. It enhances
their communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in multicultural settings,
while improving their cultural knowledge, critical thinking, and personal qualities like
patience and responsibility. Additionally, PBL expands appreciation for diversity and
stimulates interest in levering cultural awareness and language competence as well.
However, the implementation of PBL to develop IC amongst students at UD-UFLS
faces challenges, including time commitment, difficulty in assessing intercultural
competence, limited support, and barriers pertaining to language and cultural
differences.
This research hence introduces the Cultural Kaleidoscope Project, a
comprehensive initiative aimed at improving students' language acquisition through a
deeper understanding of cultural values. The project includes printed and e-version
materials with trilingual content (English, Vietnamese, and another language) and
utilizes social media platforms like Facebook or Fanpage for promotion. The findings
of this investigation have significant implications for educators and administrator in the
higher education sector in Vietnam, highlighting the potential benefits of adopting PBL
and emphasizing the importance of creating a supportive environment for promoting
intercultural competence within institutions like UD-UFLS |
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