Implementation of Group Projects to Improve Speaking Skills in High School

Abstrak

Project-based learning (PBL) has been variously applied in EFL classes to promote learners’ language skills. As school students usually encounter difficulties while producing speech and communicating in English this study attempts to investigate the effect of PBL, particularly group projects, on students’ speaking skills in high school in Uzbekistan. The research utilized paired t-test which allowed collecting quantitative data before and after the implementation of project works. In the course of the study two speaking tests were conducted (pre-and post-tests). The results of this research revealed a significant improvement in students’ speaking skills, namely range, accuracy, fluency and interaction, after the application of group projects. These findings suggest that both English teachers and young learners can benefit from team projects since they develop not only speaking skills but also critical thinking and increase motivation to learn the language.

Kata Kunci