The Implications of Project-Based Learning Method in Japanese Language Class for Students in Politeknik Negeri Bali

Abstract

Japanese for International Business Management Program more emphasize communication in Basic Japanese for business world. Learning Japanese by using lecture method does not express student’s interest. The objective of the research focussed on student’s interest development by learning Japanese and applying Project-Based Learning Method as one of the basic Japanese for students whom took International Business Management Program in Politeknik Negeri Bali. The research applied qualitative-descriptive method alongside quantitative for illustrating presentation result of student’s satisfaction levels to project-based learning implementation in classes. The process of inductive data analysis started from collecting information by observation, interview, documentation and triangulation. The result showed that students can be encouraged more to advance vocabularies while started a project rather than writing only. The process of making project consisted of answering the questions; contriving plans and theme discussion; mapping scripts and schedules; making videos; presentations; and evaluating all experiences pursuant to Project-based learning methods by The George Lucas Educational Foundation stimulated student’s interest in learning japanese effectively than the traditional methods. Implementations of the project-based learning method in Japanese class have been seen in Enthusiastic students in Japanese class; Increasing The level of student self-confidence; possibly to suggest the ideas and make decisions; teamworks possibly; and, improving Students creativities.