Project-Based Learning in Developing Speaking Skills and Cross-Cultural Competence at SMP Swasta Santo Xaverius 1 Kabanjahe

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10.2991/978-2-38476-348-1_22How to use a DOI?

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Project-Based Learning; Merdeka curriculum; speaking skills

Abstract

This study aims to assess the effectiveness of Project-Based Learning with the Merdeka Curriculum in SMP Swasta Santo Xaverius 1 Kabanjahe in developing speaking abilities and Cross-Cultural Competence. Bridging this gap in practical language use education, the current study was conducted using a quasi-experimental method for assessing speaking and cultural understanding of the experimental class that would apply the Project-Based Learning approach in comparison with a control class going for the traditional approach. It involved 30 seventh-grade students for both pre- and post-tests. Other tools used included questionnaires and observational feedback. Results show speaking skills are significantly improved, as revealed by the mean scores improving in the post-test by 19.46 percent while that of the control group is at 14.6 percent. What’s more is that cultural awareness developed among the PBL group. Qualitative feedback also showed increased student engagement, greater confidence in speaking English, and an enhanced appreciation of diverse cultural perspectives. Such findings also accord with the possible application of PBL in enhancing language skills but also in the development of intercultural competence, hence its broader applicability within the Merdeka Curriculum framework.

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AU  - Rosaria Kristianingrum Tarigan
AU  - Karisma Erikson Tarigan
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/12/31
TI  - Project-Based Learning in Developing Speaking Skills and Cross-Cultural Competence at SMP Swasta Santo Xaverius 1 Kabanjahe
BT  - Proceedings of the 7th Celt International Conference (CIC 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 313
EP  - 324
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-348-1_22
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-348-1_22
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