THE EFFECT OF PROJECT-BASED LEARNING ON THE 11TH GRADERS' SPEAKING SKILLS: A PRE-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY AT SMA 4 MUHAMMADIYAH SUGIHWARAS

Dewi, Siska Yuliana (2025) THE EFFECT OF PROJECT-BASED LEARNING ON THE 11TH GRADERS' SPEAKING SKILLS: A PRE-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY AT SMA 4 MUHAMMADIYAH SUGIHWARAS. Other thesis, IKIP PGRI BOJONEGORO.

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Abstract

This study aims to examine the effect of Project-Based Learning (PBL) on enhancing the speaking skills of 11th-grade students at SMA Muhammadiyah 4 Sugihwaras. Speaking, as one of the essential skills in English language learning, is often considered challenging due to the need for fluency, coherence, accuracy, and confidence. The traditional teaching methods applied at the school have not significantly improved students’ speaking abilities, prompting the need for more innovative and student-centered approaches such as PBL. The research employed a quantitative method with a pre-experimental design using the One-Group Pretest-Posttest model. The sample consisted of 16 students from the 11th grade. Data were collected through speaking tests administered before and after the treatment. The treatment involved a series of project-based speaking activities, including video presentations and collaborative tasks designed to foster communication, creativity, and critical thinking. The results revealed a significant improvement in students’ speaking performance after the implementation of PBL. The average speaking score increased from 50.17 in the pre-test to 79.58 in the post-test. Statistical analysis using SPSS version 23 and a paired sample t-test showed a significance value of 0.000, indicating that the improvement was statistically significant. The findings suggest that Project-Based Learning is an effective method for enhancing students’ speaking skills, particularly in terms of fluency, vocabulary usage, pronunciation, and confidence. This research contributes to the growing body of literature supporting PBL as a meaningful and impactful strategy in English language teaching. It is recommended for educators to implement PBL as a regular method to foster students’ active participation, improve speaking proficiency, and prepare them for real-world communication challenges. Keywords: Project-Based Learning, Speaking Skills, English Language Teaching, Pre-Experimental Design, Senior High School Students

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