Online-problem based learning : bringing new perspectives in English writing classrooms

الملخص EN

Engaging the students in their writing process becomes recently a focus that is as important as the content we teach.

Problem-based Learning (PBL) is one approach that could bridge the gap between the learners and their writing process through enhancing group communication wherein each individual tries to reflect to a given real-world situation, making reasonable decisions to construct a coherent piece of writing.

In an attempt to keep in pace with the 21st century requirements, online-PBL (O-PBL) can be used as an alternative approach that aims to develop what is already in existence.

Aiming to measure the impact of O-PBL on improving the students writing abilities, a pre-experimental research was conducted with 38 second-year students enrolled at Tébessa university.

Results revealed a significant increase in the students' written performances and an eagerness toward managing problems in an online educational space.