Engaging future educators: Perceptions of project-based learning among pre-rervice EYL teachers

Autor: Soviyah Soviyah
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: English Language Teaching Educational Journal, Vol 6, Iss 3 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2621-6485
DOI: 10.12928/eltej.v6i3.9702
Popis: In a globalized era with very rapid changes in life nowadays, project-based learning is considered as one of the most suitable learning models. Project-based learning provides learning that develops students' skills in communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. Therefore, EYL teacher education programs should provide opportunities for pre-service EYL teachers to improve their knowledge and skills in project-based learning. The purpose of this study was to determine pre-service EYL teachers' perceptions of project-based learning and its implementation. Conducted in 2022/2023, a total of 55 pre-service EYL teachers from TEYL PD course who were purposively selected participated in this study. Data were collected using a 25-item perception of project-based learning scale. Descriptive quantitative analysis was used to analyze the data. The results showed that out of 55 student respondents, 18 respondents (33%) had a very positive perception, 33 respondent (60%) had a positive perception, 4 respondents (7%) had a neutral perception, and no respondents had a negative perception.
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