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Improving Iraqi Secondary Students’ Speaking Performance through Problem- Based Learning Approach
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Keong, Yuen Chee Abdalhussein, Hussein Fahim |
| Copyright Year | 2016 |
| Abstract | This research had implemented PBL approach in the context of 11 grade among Iraqi secondary students in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The main purpose of this study was to improve the speaking skills of these participants since speaking as language skill reported to be one of the language difficulties that Iraqi students face in their academic life. The research approach employed in this study was quantitative–qualitative research in the form of Classroom Action research where the researcher had employed various ways of data collection (i.e. observation checklist, field notes, questionnaire sheet and test). The classroom action research used two cycles that include planning, action, observation, and reflection in each cycles. Results indicated that PBL approach in the context of this study was able to improve students' speaking ability and motivate them toward better language achievement. According to the speaking performance tests in both cycles, Iraqi students had accomplished progress in pronunciation, vocabulary, fluency, and grammar. These results were validated according to two scores collected in this research (i.e. researcher and collaborator). |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://ijern.com/journal/2015/December-2015/08.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
