Developing A Problem-Based Learning/PBL Model for Improve Students' English Speaking Problem Solving Ability and Self Confidence at Economic Department of University

Abstract

This research was based on the preliminary studies in Economic Department of University in studing English. From this preliminary studies, the researcher want to find out the analysis, the effectivity, and the practicality of her products in designing and implementing PBL Model at Economic of Islamic University of Riau. The design of this research is R & D approach by using ADDIE Model. The sample was selected from one institutions in Pekanbaru namely Islamic University of Riau. The quantitative data were collected through a questionnaire and statistically analyzed by using SPSS program. Based on the reearch findings that there was the high association between Problem Solving Ability, Self Confidence, and student performed positive opinion in English speaking toward PBL Model. This conclusion is in line with educational policy to continually improve the quality especially for Economic students. For further researchers, this research suggests to conduct similar studies to develop PBL model in other program of education.