Project-based learning and writing skill in EFL: are they related?

Autor: Praba̕ Luh Tiwika, Artini Luh Putu, Ramendra Dewa Putu
Jazyk: English<br />French
Rok vydání: 2018
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Zdroj: SHS Web of Conferences, Vol 42, p 00059 (2018)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2261-2424
DOI: 10.1051/shsconf/20184200059
Popis: This study aimed at investigating the effect of Project-Based Learning on students’ writing skill of grade 9 at SMPN 3 Kuta Selatan. This study employed embedded mixed method design, in which the quantitative data were considered as the main data. The data were collected through guided interview, observation, and writing test. Paired sample t-test was used for the quantitative data analysis. The result showed that Project-Based Learning has significant effect on students’ English writing skill (sig. = .000 < α = .05). Project-Based Learning also revealed potentially promotes students’ critical thinking, communication, and creativity through collaborative work. In general, it can be concluded that Project-Based Learning significantly improves junior high school students’ writing skill in English as a Foreign Language.
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