FROM CONCEPT TO IMPLEMENTATION: CHALLENGES IN GERMAN LANGUAGE PROJECT-BASED LEARNING

Proceedings of 2nd International Scientific Conference Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education (TLTE 2025) (pp. 11-18)

АУТОР(И) / AUTHOR(S): Milana Vojvodić

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.46793/2TLTE.011V

САЖЕТАК / ABSTRACT:

Project teaching in the context of German language teaching is a promising methodology. However, it faces specific challenges that affect its effective relationship with student outcomes. The aim of this paper is to analyze the obstacles encountered by fourth- grade high school students and the teacher when implementing projects, focusing on interpersonal, resource and organizational factors. The research focuses on the following questions: How do disagreements within student teams and lack of resources affect the dynamics of projects? How do the novelty of the project approach and language barriers limit students’ engagement? What strategies have proved effective in overcoming these challenges? The methodological framework includes the analysis of students’ survey responses, semi-structured interviews with students and reflections of the teacher who coordinated the projects. The results point to four main problems: conflicts in teams due to different ideas and expectations, lack of material resources (e.g. literature in German, technological tools), time constraints for research and practical implementation, and initial difficulties in adapting to the project methodology and language requirements. In conclusion, the success of project teaching in a language context requires more clearly defined roles in teams, access to multidisciplinary resources and a focus on the gradual adaptation of students through smaller, more structured phases. The implications of the research highlight the importance of developing soft skills (e.g. teamwork, communication) and integrating language skills into project tasks through personalized approaches

КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ / KEYWORDS:

project-based learning, German language teaching, challenges in PBL

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