Project-Based Learning in Online Speaking Class: Interesting or Boring?

Abstract

Project-based learning (PjBL) has been widely recognized as one of effective teaching methods used in many speaking classes in Indonesia. It has also been theoretically and practically well-documented in a myriad of publications. However, little discussed the students' feeling in fulfilling the speaking projects, mainly in the online learning classes. Therefore, the present study attempts to examine the students' emotions during accomplishing those projects in one semester. Grounded on Pekrun's emotion foundation [1], this exploratory case study employed an open-ended questionnaire administered to 29 university students in one speaking class to explore their anger, anxiety, enjoyment, hope, hopelessness, pride, relief, and shame during the online speaking class. To analyse the data, Miles and Huberman qualitative analysis framework was employed. The findings of this study informed that most students found they were both excited and challenged depending on particular conditions they encountered when doing the projects. The excitement occurred when they experienced satisfaction during the project accomplishments. Meanwhile, they felt it stimulating when they found their projects unsatisfactory. Moreover, they also expected perfection since they valued the result over the process. Pedagogical implications and further studies are also presented.

Systematic Literature Review (SLR): Implementation of The Project-Based Learning (PJBL) Approach to Improve Students' Speaking Skills

“…(Abdul, Nurdevi, 2021), PJBL gives challenge to stimulate the students' learning by pushing them to overcome the obstacles in group discussion. (Ruslan, 2021), The implementation of multimedia -based projects by providing a platform for students in creating authentic and meaningful digital stories. (Wahyuni, 2018), The implementation of ICT-supported PJBL in presenting interactive discussion, (Suryani, L., & Argawati, N. O, 2023), The implementation of PJBL through Vlogs to improve their way in thinking criticaly, and enhancing students' intrinsic motivation.…”

“…(Abdul, Nurdevi, 2021), Students' priorities in achieving a perfect outcome which can create pressure and limit their willingness to take risks, explore new ideas. (Ruslan, 2021), Dificulties in designing and managing multimedia-based projects that provide meaningful and engaging experiences for students. (Wahyuni, 2018), The lack of resources, teaching materials and administrative support.…”