Project-Based Learning in a Language Learning Media Course: Integrating Technology, Language Proficiency, and Multidiciplinary Skills
Keywords:
Project-Based Learning, Language Learning Media, Case Study, Student Perspectives, Teacher EducationAbstract
In the context of the 21st century, in preparing prospective teachers to develop and implement creative language learning media as well as integrate higher order thinking skills with technology, equipping future teachers with the competencies to design and implement creative language learning media is imperative. Project-Based Learning (PjBL) is a recognized pedagogical approach that fills the need for collaborative, creative, and critical thinking and also facilitates language learning. The purpose of this study was to explore how PjBL was applied during a Language Learning Media course and investigate students’ perceptions of their learning experience. This project was conducted as a descriptive case study at the English Education Department at Universitas Harapan Bangsa and data was collected from classroom observations and semi-structured student interviews. The analysis of the data illustrates how PjBL promoted authentic engagement with technology, and provided students a meaningful way to use English while they created instructional media. Students reported that they perceived PjBL as motivating, applicable, and relevant to their future careers, however, they also encountered challenges including time management and uneven student contribution. This study not only adds to the research on PjBL in teacher education but it illustrates how PjBL may be able to integrate language skills and technology skills. It also can inform teacher educators on creating a reflective, and student-centered course of study.References
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