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International Journal of New Developments in Education, 2023, 5(23); doi: 10.25236/IJNDE.2023.052325.

Improving Language and Business Education: The Effectiveness of Project-Based Learning and Authentic Materials Integration in Enhancing Critical Thinking and 4Cs Skills

Author(s)

Jinyan Zhang

Corresponding Author:
Jinyan Zhang
Affiliation(s)

Department of Economy and Management, Jiangsu Maritime Institute, Nanjing, 211170, China

Abstract

This thesis explores the effectiveness of project-based learning and authentic materials integration in enhancing critical thinking and 4Cs skills in language and business education. The study begins with a background and context of language and business education, followed by an overview of project-based learning and authentic materials integration. It also discusses the importance of enhancing critical thinking and 4Cs skills in language and business education.

Keywords

English curriculum, cohesion, secondary education, higher vocational education, questionnaire, JMI (JMI as an example), language education, curriculum evaluation, language proficiency, language learning, curriculum development, educational research

Cite This Paper

Jinyan Zhang. Improving Language and Business Education: The Effectiveness of Project-Based Learning and Authentic Materials Integration in Enhancing Critical Thinking and 4Cs Skills. International Journal of New Developments in Education (2023) Vol. 5, Issue 23: 147-152. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJNDE.2023.052325.

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