Developing Soft Skills using ‘Literature Circles’

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of the implementation of ‘Literature Circles’
in an Active Learning classroom in relations to developing soft skills among
university students. The use of Literature Circles is a well-known strategy in
teaching the students to be more creative, independent and think out of the
box. A group of thirty three students was involved in this seven weeks teaching
and learning session. Towards the end of the period of implementation, the
researcher found a gradually positive impact in developing soft skills and also
linguistic skills. This action research has given a huge impact not only to the
language teaching and learning session but also in molding a better curriculum
design for a betterment of the education system.