The Implementation of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in EFL
Classroom for Junior Secondary School
Deonisia Tyas Yuniawati
21216251018
MASTER ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION
FACULTY OF LANGUAGE AND ARTS
YOGYAKARTA STATE UNIVERSITY
2021
, The Implementation of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in EFL Classroom for
Junior Secondary School
Deonisia Tyas Yuniawati
Student ID: 21216251018
Yogyakarta State University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Abstract
As teachers are being challenged to adapt with the new era of 21st century, an instructional
approach that can emerge students’ motivation in learning should be applied in teaching-learning
activities inside the classroom. Keeping the students engaged in an attractive lesson is needed to
prevent them from being bored and reduce a frustration. Four major skills, which are:
Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Creativity (4Cs) are also needed to be
mastered in this era. Hence, Project-based learning is believed to be an approach that could
accommodate and integrate those four skills. Students are expected to be able to communicate well
with a variety of people, manage time and work effectively. Nowadays, students are also expected
to possess HOTS (High Order Thinking Skills) in their learning process. The implementation of
Project-based learning (PBL) will integrate and equip the students with HOTS. PBL will also
sharpen students’ ability to be a problem solver, critical thinker and decision maker as it is also
expected in the Standard of Graduate Competencies in Curriculum 2013. However, some people
recognize project-based learning (PBL) projects as hands-on activities assigned as homework or
end-of-term assignment. This paper will then propose a framework of Project-based learning
(PBL) to ensure the project design will include students’ collaborative learning and creativity.
Keywords: project-based learning; authentic learning experience; 21st century-skills
A. Introduction
In this modern era, teachers are challenged to find more attractive approaches to keep the
students engage in a lesson, especially in English as Foreign Language (EFL) learning context.
Giving the assignment that is too easy would make the students become disengaged. Conversely,
giving students an assignment that is too difficult would also exhibit a frustration. The students
might grow tired of worksheets, drills, or other traditional instructional methods. The High School
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Classroom for Junior Secondary School
Deonisia Tyas Yuniawati
21216251018
MASTER ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION
FACULTY OF LANGUAGE AND ARTS
YOGYAKARTA STATE UNIVERSITY
2021
, The Implementation of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in EFL Classroom for
Junior Secondary School
Deonisia Tyas Yuniawati
Student ID: 21216251018
Yogyakarta State University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Abstract
As teachers are being challenged to adapt with the new era of 21st century, an instructional
approach that can emerge students’ motivation in learning should be applied in teaching-learning
activities inside the classroom. Keeping the students engaged in an attractive lesson is needed to
prevent them from being bored and reduce a frustration. Four major skills, which are:
Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Creativity (4Cs) are also needed to be
mastered in this era. Hence, Project-based learning is believed to be an approach that could
accommodate and integrate those four skills. Students are expected to be able to communicate well
with a variety of people, manage time and work effectively. Nowadays, students are also expected
to possess HOTS (High Order Thinking Skills) in their learning process. The implementation of
Project-based learning (PBL) will integrate and equip the students with HOTS. PBL will also
sharpen students’ ability to be a problem solver, critical thinker and decision maker as it is also
expected in the Standard of Graduate Competencies in Curriculum 2013. However, some people
recognize project-based learning (PBL) projects as hands-on activities assigned as homework or
end-of-term assignment. This paper will then propose a framework of Project-based learning
(PBL) to ensure the project design will include students’ collaborative learning and creativity.
Keywords: project-based learning; authentic learning experience; 21st century-skills
A. Introduction
In this modern era, teachers are challenged to find more attractive approaches to keep the
students engage in a lesson, especially in English as Foreign Language (EFL) learning context.
Giving the assignment that is too easy would make the students become disengaged. Conversely,
giving students an assignment that is too difficult would also exhibit a frustration. The students
might grow tired of worksheets, drills, or other traditional instructional methods. The High School
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