EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION AND LANGUAGE IMPROVEMENT THROUGH P2P INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS

In order to meet the needs of employers and make students more employable Laurea University, Finland has developed an “experiential” educational model through project-based learning in English based around real business projects linking theory studied. The programme is a bachelors degree conducted with international exchange from many different countries (including Turkey, Germany, Romania, Spain, China, Holland, Mexico, Japan, Italy) within project teams. second language these students, but it not known as how if their develops during programme. study considers nature both literature perspective then focusing particularly on by without any formal teaching classes. participated for one semester (via programme) academic period August 2018 May 2020. There quantitative empirical approach (using written questionnaire) which was qualitative open questions) related assessment experience 29 students. Their feedback via answers questions forms basis study. Findings reveal that such can be successful positive sense flexibility, relevance enjoyability well easy access help technology. generally felt level had improved informal discussions use app connected work. Also, some “learning doing” (through projects) authenticity application. However, would have further increased “weekly relevant noun/adjective list” meetings. research overall shows improvement achieved informally learning. Additionally, systems.
 
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