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Assessing Learning Outcomes Through Project-Based Learning in English Language Classrooms

Assessing Learning Outcomes Through Project-Based Learning in English Language Classrooms
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Author(s): R. Mwetulundila (University of Namibia, Namibia)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 38
Source title: Project-Based Learning, Competency-Based Assessments, and Experiential Education for Modern Learners
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Maria Athanasekou (Hellenic Open University, Frederick University, Cyprus)and Andonis Zagorianakos (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-4957-2.ch005

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Abstract

This chapter examines the implementation and assessment of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in English language classrooms, exploring the intersection of language proficiency and the development of 21st-century skills. Despite the transformative nature of the approach, assessing outcomes in PBL presents distinct challenges. The chapter draws on Bloom's Taxonomy as a theoretical framework for aligning assessment with cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains. It also explores strategies such as rubrics, portfolios, peer and self-assessment, teacher feedback, and digital tools for evaluating both the process and the product in PBL. A case study of a Namibian Grade 8 English class illustrates how learners collaboratively produced a digital newspaper, integrating technology into assessment while developing language and 21st-century skills. The findings highlight the importance of formative assessments in supporting learner growth through ongoing feedback, while summative evaluations provide accountability and measure achievement. The chapter suggests context-sensitive strategies, including rotating group roles and providing professional development for teachers.

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