Problem Identification and Solution Design: Project Based Learning Approach in Improving Students Active Participation and Confidence in English Class

DOI

10.2991/assehr.k.220303.055How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Confidence building; Problem identification; Solution; Project Based Learning; English

Abstract

Previous experience related to teaching English as a foreign language for International Relations Department of Universitas Andalas demonstrated that the majority of the students’ English language ability is within the intermediate level. This should lead to English speaking students with no difficulty to express their ideas and opinions. On the contrary, this has yet to be the culture of IR students. Before this study, researchers have concluded that this is due to ineffective class activities because the root of the problem has not been solved. This research analyses the use of Project Based Learning approach as possible solution to the issue. Students are positioned as the owners of the class, thus actively shaping the class including their abilities. They are encouraged to identify the root problems of English language learning, create solutions, design activities appropriate for the solutions and implement the programs. The method of this research is mixed methods, using both quantitative and qualitative methods. This research design is necessary to measure the change in student attitude, which becomes of the learning outcomes of this class. After implementation of this approach for the first half of the semester, positive results have already been demonstrated, where 100% of the students have experienced an increase in their confidence to use and speak English. However, there is still 11% of the total students who although experienced a boost of confidence, were not able to meet the desired 30% increase of confidence.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Putiviola Elian Nasir
AU  - Rifki Dermawan
PY  - 2022
DA  - 2022/03/28
TI  - Problem Identification and Solution Design: Project Based Learning Approach in Improving Students Active Participation and Confidence in English Class
BT  - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Educational Development and Quality Assurance (ICED-QA 2021)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 304
EP  - 311
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.220303.055
DO  - 10.2991/assehr.k.220303.055
ID  - Nasir2022
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