Effectiveness of Problem-Based Learning in Developing ESL Proficiency among Tertiary- Level Students in Bangladesh

Abstract

 English education in Bangladesh generally focuses on grammatical and written knowledge and usually undervalues practical language application. This paper explores the effectiveness of problem-based learning in developing ESL proficiency among tertiary-level students in Bangladesh. The number of participants in this study was 164. The participants were randomly selected from one public and one private university in Bangladesh. To collect the data, a questionnaire with twenty-six items was used. The findings show that students showed their confidence towards incorporating the problem-based learning strategy into their way of learning English.