The perception of project-based learning in extensive english speaking performance at UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya

Project-based learning is one method that is commonly used. The product of project-based learning includes video or audio. In teaching speaking performance, the teacher can explore students’ speaking proficiency by using project-based learning to identify speaking performance. This study aimed to investigate the teachers’and students’ perceptions of project-based learning in English speaking performance. The study used a qualitative descriptive by interviewing three lecturers and nine students. The study also distributed questionnaires to 54 students. The result showed that positive responses to the use of project-based learning in English speaking performance. Both the lecturers and the students get the benefits of applying project-based learning. The lecturers could encourage the students’ creativity, the students’ way to assess their own ability, and the students’ results of the project. Moreover, students’ could develop their ability and skills. The study also found that several challenges in using project-based learning a video in English speaking performance. The challenges faced by the lecturers such as internet connection, the student understanding, the student pronunciation, and the student concept for doing a project. Whereas, the challenges of student are an internet connection, technological knowledge, and the student’s preparation.