EFL Students' Perspectives toward Project-Based Learning in Vocational High Schools

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https://doi.org/10.33394/jollt.v12i1.9740

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EFL students’ perspective, project-based learning, vocational high school

Abstract

In the world of education, there are many methods that can be used in the learning process. In the 21st century, the project based learning method is often used because it is in accordance with the current curriculum. This research aims to describe EFL students' perspectives toward project-based learning in vocational high school. Researchers used a mixed method by collecting data using a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. The subjects of this research were 59 students of SMK PGRI 3 Malang from the animation and design, communication and visual department. The research results revealed that more than 71% of students gave positive responses to this method which was considered effective for increasing understanding, activeness, motivation and speaking ability in vocational high school English classes. Students feel they can increase understanding by discussing with friends when working on projects. Apart from that, during discussions students feel more active in exchanging knowledge with each other in the group. Students also feel that project-based learning makes work easier and more fun because they are done together. In addition, students feel that their speaking skills have improved after making several presentations, and they are more confident in speaking in front of the class. Therefore, project-based learning is considered to be an appropriate method for learning English in vocational high schools. This research is expected to provide new knowledge for readers regarding EFL students' perspectives toward project-based learning in vocational high school. This is so that the implementation of project-based learning in the future can be more optimal than before.

Author Biographies

Sonia Intan Yazid Amalia, Universitas Brawijaya

Sonia Intan Yazid Amalia is an undergraduate student at English Language Education Study Program, Faculty of Cultural Studies, Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia. She is interested in doing a lot of research in her field.

Putu Dian Danayanti Degeng, Universitas Brawijaya

Putu DIan Dnayanti Degeng is an academic at the Faculty of Cultural Studies, Universitas Brawijaya. Her teaching and research interests include instructional model development, media development, educational psychology, clasroom management, and early childhood education.

Khairil Azwar Razali, International Islamic University Malaysia

Khairil obtained his B.Ed TESOL degree from Macquarie University, Sydney under the Program Pelajar Cemerlang, Ministry of Education in 2008. In 2009, he started his teaching career at SBP Integrasi Tun Abdul Razak, Pekan as an English Language teacher. Khairil completed his M.Ed TESL degree at UITM Shah Alam in 2014. Recently, Khairil has completed his PhD study in Education at Kulliyyah of Education, IIUM. His PhD research is entitled Examining ESL Teachers’ Understanding and Practices of Written Feedback in the State of Pahang. Khairil is now an Assistant Professor at the Kulliyyah of Languages & Management, IIUM Pagoh.Khairil's research interest including: Teaching Writing, ESL Testing & Assessment, Written Corrective Feedback, English for Specific Purposes.

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Amalia, S. I. Y., Degeng, P. D. D., & Razali, K. A. (2024). EFL Students’ Perspectives toward Project-Based Learning in Vocational High Schools. Journal of Languages and Language Teaching, 12(1), 226–239. https://doi.org/10.33394/jollt.v12i1.9740

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