Constructivist approach in EFL classrooms (a case study a higher education in Indonesia)
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11256737
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Constructivist Approach, EFL Classrooms, Case StudyAnnotasiya
The study adopts a qualitative research design, which aligns with the constructivist paradigm. The research employs an exploratory approach to gain in-depth insights into the constructivist approach's implementation in EFL classrooms. The
participants in the study are EFL learners and lecturers from a higher education institutions in Indonesia. The sample is selected using purposive sampling. Semi-structured interviews are conducted with EFL lecturers to gain their perspectives on the use of the constructivist approach in the classroom. The researchers observe EFL classrooms where the constructivist approach is implemented. The qualitative data gathered from interviews, classroom observations, and student surveys are transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis. This study confirms that impact of the constructivist approach in EFL Classrooms in a Higher Education in Indonesia has been positive overall. It has contributed to a more student-centered and interactive learning environment, fostering greater engagement, autonomy, and critical thinking skills among EFL learners.
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