PROJECT-BASED LEARNING DURING THE PANDEMIC: WHAT ARE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS’ VIEWS?

Abstract

- Project-based learning using Google Classroom needs to be considered in the pandemic era, especially in English language teaching and learning at the high school level. This study aimed to explore how the high school students perceived project-based learning using Google Classroom in learning English. Using a qualitative approach, the data analysis procedure was on the basis of Miles and Huberman (2014) which encompassed data reduction, data display, and drawing conclusion cycles. The research informants were 5 male students and 5 female students selected purposively. The data collection were through both observation and in-depth interviews using open-ended questions. The results of this study showed that students benefited from making them facilitated to receive learning materials, learn to use technology and develop their academic skills. However, the findings also showed several shortcomings, namely, students feel less understanding in learning, feel lack of interaction between teachers and students which led them be more passive during the learning. The implication of the findings are considered important to help teachers to pay more attention to the process of teaching and learning of English language.Keywords: Project-based Learning, Online learning, Google Classroom, covid-19 pandemic