Teaching Academic Vocabulary Using Problem-Based Learning

This article presents an empirical research study on the topic of applying problem-based learning (PBL) in teaching vocabulary to students of non-linguistic specialities. The research problem lies in analysing and developing a workable PBL approach for learning academic vocabulary for non-linguistic students and its verification in the teaching and learning process in Higher Education setting. The aim of the article is to investigate the effectiveness of integrating a PBL approach into the teaching of academic vocabulary for non-linguistics students. Distinctive features of PBL and technology of its application are described. The effectiveness of using the method of teaching academic vocabulary is considered. Through problem-solving activities, students have made significant progress in different areas.