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Improving Oral Communicative Competence in English Using Project-Based Learning Activities

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  • Noor Idayu Abu Bakar
  • Nooreen Noordin
  • Abu Bakar Razali

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The quasi-experimental study investigated the effectiveness of using project-based learning (PjBL) activities as a teaching strategy in improving the oral communicative competence of Malaysian English language learners. The participants included 44 diploma students enrolled in a Communicative English course at a technical college in the Peninsular Malaysia, who were purposely selected for the study. The intervention comprised a 12-week lessons taught using PjBL teaching strategy and centred on eight PjBL activities. Data were collected using a speaking test and a listening test, which were administered as pre-tests and post-tests, and a student questionnaire which was administered at the end of the study. Data analysis involved the procedure of MANOVA, as well as descriptive statistics such as mean, standard deviation and percentage. The findings revealed a significant improvement in the learners’ overall oral communicative competence and a high perception of PjBL by the learners. It is concluded that PjBL teaching strategy is effective in improving the oral communicative competence of the English language learners. The study recommends the use of PjBL as a suitable English language teaching strategy for technical students who are generally low proficient English language learners.

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  • Noor Idayu Abu Bakar & Nooreen Noordin & Abu Bakar Razali, 2019. "Improving Oral Communicative Competence in English Using Project-Based Learning Activities," English Language Teaching, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 12(4), pages 1-73, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:eltjnl:v:12:y:2019:i:4:p:73
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    1. Kim Wai Lam & Aminuddin Hassan, 2018. "Instructional Technology Competencies Perceived by Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Students in Malaysia," International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Human Resource Management Academic Research Society, International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, vol. 8(5), pages 343-366, May.
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    1. Quinnie H. Jomawan & Shammah Llujah T. Rosete & Analyn S. Clarin & Juby H. Vallejo, 2024. "Students’ Learning Environment in Relation to their Perception in Listening Comprehension Skills," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(3), pages 1189-1207, March.

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