EFFECTIVENESS OF PROJECT-BASED LEARNING IN IMPROVING STUDENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Reni Kusmiarti, Eli Rustinar, Yanti Paulina, Anim Hasibuan

Abstract


Purpose–Cultivating strong communication abilities is essential for navigating the challenges of today's workplace. These skills enhance academic performance and serve as a fundamental asset in meeting the demands of an ever-evolving and competitive job market. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Project-Based Learning in enhancing the communication skills of communication science students.

Methodology–The method used in this study was pre-experimental with a one-group pre-test and post-test design. The research subjects comprised 73 students from the Communication Studies Program, Muhammadiyah University of Bengkulu. Data was collected using pre-tests and post-tests to determine students' communication skills before and after being given learning treatment with the Project-Based Learning (PjBL) approach. The data analysis technique was carried out using a variable normality test and a hypothesis test to see the difference in the pre-test and post-test scores of communication skills, with a significance of 0.05.

Findings–The research conclusion is that there is a significant difference between the results of the student pre-test and the post-test of student communication skills with a paired samples test (t) value of 12.848 with a p-value of 0.000. There is a difference between communication skills (pre-test) and communication skills (post-test). Statistical analysis shows that the variables in this study are typically distributed. The hypothesis test results show a t-value of 12.848, which is greater than the t-table of 1.666.

Significance –The application of PjBL significantly contributes positively and effectively to improving students' communication skills. Therefore, educators should emphasize the Project-Based Learning (PjBL) approach in learning, which has been proven effective in improving students' communication skills.


Keywords


Keywords: Effectiveness Project-Based Learning Student Communication Skills

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