EXPERIENCE IN DEVELOPING ENGLISH WRITING SKILLS USING PROJECT ACTIVITY TECHNOLOGY
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English writing skills, project activity technology, project-based learning, language teaching, student motivation, collaborative learning, communicative competence, learner autonomy, academic writing, innovative pedagogy.Abstract
The development of English writing skills remains one of the most significant challenges in foreign language education due to the complexity of linguistic, cognitive, and communicative processes involved in writing. This study explores the experience of improving students’ English writing competence through the implementation of project activity technology in the learning process. The research focuses on examining how project-based learning contributes to students’ ability to organize ideas, apply grammatical structures, expand vocabulary, and produce coherent written texts. Project activities were integrated into English language instruction through collaborative tasks, research-based assignments, and real-life problem-solving projects that required continuous written communication and reflection. The findings indicate that project activity technology enhances learners’ motivation, promotes autonomous learning, and strengthens collaborative interaction among students. Participation in project work enabled learners to engage in planning, drafting, revising, and presenting written outcomes, which significantly improved writing quality and communicative effectiveness. Furthermore, the integration of digital tools supported interactive learning environments and facilitated peer feedback and self-assessment practices. Despite challenges related to time management and assessment organization, the results demonstrate that project-based instruction creates favorable conditions for sustainable development of writing skills. The study concludes that project activity technology serves as an effective innovative approach for improving English writing instruction while simultaneously developing critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills required in modern education.
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