Students’ experiences of project-based learning in English for Science and Technology class during Covid 19

Abstract

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is the disruption of the learning process from face-to-face to online learning. In online learning, students are encouraged to use online media and use learning methods that are in accordance with online learning. There are several methods that can be used in online learning. One of which is project-based learning. It is a learning method that produces one project resulting from student work. The aim of this study is to analyze an English student’s experience at Ciamis University in applying the project-based learning method in an English for Science and Technology class during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study uses the narrative method because it is analyzed by using sentences. This study collects data using interviews so that the data gets in-depth data. It was concluded, from the interview result, that students applies the project-based learning method during online learning resulting in students’ more independent and creative in carrying out learning. In addition, the results of student projects could be used for discussion in subsequent learning. Yet, in online learning, there are many obstacles faced by students including an internet connection that is less stable, the lack of interaction between students and teachers , an error on the cellphone and being slow.