Using Project-Based Learning to Develop English Story Writing and Reading Skills of Kindergarten

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of project-based learning in developing kindergarten pre-service teachers' story writing and reading skills. The sample of the study consisted of thirty six second year pre-service teachers at Port Said Faculty of Kindergarten. The one group pre-post test quasi-experimental design was used. The instruments of the study included a story writing and reading test and the kindergarten pre-service teachers' satisfaction questionnaire. The results of the study revealed that project-based learning significantly developed the participants' story writing and reading skills. Furthermore, it proved to be acceptable by the participants.