Enhancing Project Competencies in Academic English: Integrating Music, Drama, and Technology in Engineering Education

Аннотация

The evolving landscape of higher education demands innovative approaches to teaching Academic English,
especially for engineering students who often struggle with linguistic barriers. This study explores an enhanced methodology
for developing students’ project competencies through co-teaching, integrating music and drama-based learning,
and leveraging modern educational technologies.
Drawing on the experience at Samarkand International University of Technology (SIUT), the research highlights how
collaborative teaching with native speakers and the use of interactive tools such as Baamboozle, Quizizz, and Kahoot
improve student engagement and comprehension.
The co-teaching model, implemented with Prof. Annemarie Basson from South Africa, demonstrates the effectiveness of
integrating interdisciplinary techniques to create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. This paper underscores
the significance of using both syllabus materials and general knowledge-based discussions to foster interactive learning,
thereby equipping students with the necessary linguistic and project-based competencies required for professional success
in the engineering domain.