Studies in English Language and Education
Vol 9, No 3 (2022)

Online project-based learning for ESP: Determinants of learning outcomes during Covid-19

Akhmad Habibi (Universitas Jambi)
Yasir Riady (Universitas Terbuka)
Turki Mesfer Alqahtani (Jazan University)
Ahmad Rifki (Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan Indonesia)
Nour Awni Albelbisi (Universiti Malaya)
Muhammad Fauzan (Universitas Jambi)
Habizar Habizar (Universitas Jambi)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Sep 2022

Abstract

Evaluating the learning outcomes of a certain course implementation can improve the quality of education. This study is focused on Indonesian EFL undergraduates’ perceptions of the relationships between teacher performance, technological resources, online project-based learning (OPJBL), and ESP learning outcomes. Participants of the study have attended English for specific purposes (ESP) online courses during school closures due to Covid-19. A survey was addressed to 350 undergraduates after a one-semester implementation of the OPJBL. The students were requested to rate their perceptions on validated items using a 7-point Likert-type scale for the data collection. The data were modelled and computed through partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). The main findings of the study revealed that teacher performance and technological resources were significant in predicting OPJBL. Similarly, OPJBL was found to play a significant role in affecting ESP learning outcomes. Teacher performance and technological resources were also correlated to ESP learning outcomes. Significant differences were found among students’ locations for all variables. The findings highlight the benefits of the SEM approach for establishing the proposed framework and assessing the links between variables concerning the OPJBL and learning outcomes.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

SiELE

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Studies in English Language and Education (SiELE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Department of English Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Indonesia. The journal presents research and development in the field of teaching ...