The article discusses about the benefits and drawbacks  of implementing PBL as an modern instructional approach in curriculum.  The purpose of the article is to know  what are the pros and cons of  PBL and how to minimize its drawbacks and maximize the benefits in English language teaching.

Project-based learning curriculum, instructional approach, real-life topics, natural extension,

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