The Importance of Experiential and Active Learning Methods in the Teaching of Research Methodology to Algerian EFL Students

Abstract

Students  face  a  delimma  of  not  being  prepared  or  do  not  possess  the  required  skills  to  conduct  research (BA,  MA  and  even  Doctorate).  The  aim  of  the  present  research  paper  is  to  discuss  and  highlight  the  importance  of  experiential  learning (active  learning)  in  teaching  research  methodology.  It  is  a  call  for  teachers  to  change  their  teaching  methods  and  adopt  student-centered  teaching methods including experiential teaching.