Khaing Thar Tun. Exploring communication competence and the attitudes of lower secondary EFL students towards communication competence in an online project-based learning in Myanmar. Master's Degree(English as an International Language). Chulalongkorn University. Office of Academic Resources. : Chulalongkorn University, 2569.
Exploring communication competence and the attitudes of lower secondary EFL students towards communication competence in an online project-based learning in Myanmar
Abstract:
This study explored communication competence, small-group communication competence, and the attitudes of lower secondary EFL students towards communication competence in an online project-based learning approach in Myanmar. The study used a mixed-methods research design that integrated surveys, semi-structured interviews, and observations. The study discovered that lower secondary EFL students' online communication competence was slightly high, approaching sufficing competence, while their small-group communication competence in online PBL learning settings was moderately high, approaching maximizing competence. The study predicted slightly high online communication competence and moderately high small-group communication competence within the parameters of the population. In addition, approximately 30% of lower secondary EFL students reported communication anxiety during online interactions. The study also found that there is still room for further improvement to reach the optimal level. These students expressed overwhelmingly positive attitudes towards communication competence in the online project-based learning approach. This study also suggests further research to investigate various aspects of students communication abilities, including the negative side (e.g., communication apprehension).