Title: Fostering Communication Skills through Projects: A Case Study of EFL Students' Perceptions of Project-Based Learning in the Classroom
Authors: Vivi Amanda Rahmawati, Mochamad Hatip, Indah Werdiningsih
Volume: 9
Issue: 5
Pages: 61-67
Publication Date: 2025/05/28
Abstract:
Communication skills are a key aspect of 21st-century competencies, and need to be taught in school, especially when learning English. But unfortunately, most of the students are still struggling to communicate effectively. Therefore, Project-Based Learning was applied to help the student enhance their communication skills. The goal of this study is to find out how Project-Based Learning (PBL) might help students enhance their oral, written, and visual communication skills. The participants of this study were students in grade 12 and were working on a project to make infographics. Then, the data was collected through project documents analysis, classroom observation, and in-depth interviews with students. The results showed that PBL is an effective approach to help students improve their communication skills through group discussion, project making, and project presentation. Moreover, students also showed development in speaking, self-confidence, composing and delivering ideas, and using visual components to reinforce the message.