The Effect of Implementing Project-Based Learning (PjBL) on Improving English Pronunciation Skills of Class VII Students of SMPN 1 Krembung

Akbar Wiguna (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)
Hyan Siswanto (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)
Layyin Af’idah (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)
Meralda Dwi Utari (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)
Bilqista Dwi Maharani (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)

Proceeding International Symposium on Global Education, Psychology, and Cultural Synergy
Vol 1 No 1 (2024): PROCEEDING INSPIRE 2024: INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON GLOBAL EDUCATION, PSYCHOLOGY,

This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Project-Based Learning (PBL) method in improving students' English pronunciation skills. The research subjects were grade VII students at SMPN 1 Kembung, who often face challenges in pronunciation, especially in the elements of stress, rhythm, pause, and intonation. Data was collected through pre-tests and post-tests as well as observation. The results of the analysis showed a significant improvement in the students' average pronunciation score, from 63.72 in the pre-test to 73.13 in the post-test, with a significant difference (t = -9.323, p < 0.001) and high correlation ( r = 0.856, p < 0.001). In addition to technical improvement, PjBL also helps increase students' speaking confidence. These findings suggest that PjBL is effective in overcoming pronunciation difficulties, and is recommended as a method that can be applied in English language learning to improve communication skills.