Using TBLT on Teaching Listening in Zahedan

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Farhangian University, Zahedan, Iran

2 Farhangian university, Zahedan, Iran

Abstract

This qualitative study aimed to investigate the perceptions of teachers regarding the impact of
Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) on teaching listening skills. The research was conducted
with 20 instructors, comprising 14 males and six females, with an average age of 32 years, who
were interviewed using a structured questionnaire that consisted of four fundamental questions.
The following results indicated that TBLT significantly impacted teaching listening skills.
The findings revealed that TBLT provided a practical framework for teaching listening skills,
allowing students to communicate authentically. The instructors reported that TBLT helped
students develop their listening skills by providing opportunities to practice listening in different
contexts and situations. Moreover, TBLT encouraged students to use their existing knowledge and
skills to solve real-life problems, enhancing their motivation and engagement in learning.
The instructors also highlighted the importance of task design in TBLT. They reported that well-designed tasks could facilitate the development of listening skills by providing students with clear
goals, instructions, and feedback. Additionally, the instructors emphasized the need for appropriate
assessment methods in TBLT, which should align with the learning objectives and provide
students with opportunities for self-reflection and improvement.
Overall, the study revealed that TBLT is a practical approach to teaching listening skills, as
instructors acknowledged that TBLT provides students with opportunities to engage in authentic
communication and problem-solving. The findings revealed that TBLT significantly and
undeniably impacts teaching listening skills.

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