Presentation A Study on Integrating Project-Based Learning into a COIL Workshop for Taiwanese and Thai Students more

This study examines the integration of Project-Based Learning (PjBL) into a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) course involving Taiwanese and Thai college students. A 5-week PjBL module was incorporated into an intermediate-level English Listening and Speaking course for 20 Taiwanese freshmen and 10 Thai Business English graduate students. Following the 4-phase model of SUNY COIL Center—icebreaking, online sessions, team collaboration, and reflection—mixed teams worked on real-world tasks and produced multimedia projects evaluated by instructors and PjBL experts. Data from pre- and post-surveys, interviews, and course feedback examined perceptions of teamwork, intercultural sensitivity, and language skills. Findings showed that Thai graduate students took leadership roles and actively supported their Taiwanese teammates in group tasks. Both groups reported improved collaboration, intercultural competence, and spoken English confidence. This study highlights the potential of global partnerships to enhance EFL learning through PjBL and COIL, fostering language proficiency and cross-cultural teamwork.