TASK-BASED LANGUAGE TEACHING (TBLT) FOR DEVELOPING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

Аннотация

Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) represented a shift from traditional form-focused instruction to a communicative, learner-centered approach that emphasized the use of authentic language in real-world tasks. This study explored how TBLT could contribute to the development of critical thinking skills among language learners by integrating problem-solving, analysis, and decision-making into language activities. Through literature review and qualitative observation, the research identified that task design, learner interaction, and reflection were key elements influencing the enhancement of critical thinking. The study suggested that TBLT not only improved communicative competence but also promoted intellectual engagement and reasoning abilities. The findings contributed to the understanding of how pedagogical practices could bridge linguistic and cognitive growth, making TBLT a powerful framework for twenty-first-century language education. The paper concluded that the incorporation of higher-order thinking tasks within TBLT frameworks was essential for fostering autonomous and reflective learners.