TASK-BASED LAGUAGE TEACHING AS A TOOL FOR ENHANCING ANALYTICAL SKILLS IN EFL CLASSROOM
Keywords:
Task-Based Language Teaching, analytical skills, EFL, higher-order thinking, experimental study.Abstract
This study examines the effectiveness of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) in enhancing analytical skills among university-level EFL students. Using a quasi-experimental design over 12 weeks, results showed that students receiving task-based instruction significantly improved analytical reading and argumentative writing compared to those taught through traditional methods, supporting cognitively demanding tasks in EFL curricula.
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