THE APPLICATION OF PROJECT-BASED LEARNING AND FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT IN BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TO 721 MAJOR STUDENTS AT FELTE, ULIS - VNU: STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVES

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Business Communication is an ESP course offered at University of International and Languages Studies for learners of economic-related major (coded 721), which requires all students to complete a real-life related project instead of taking a final exam. Coupled with formative assessment during the course by summary writing of reading assignments and a writing portfolio, the combination of that kind of assessment and project-based learning methodology is reckoned to have immense influences on the learning process. This paper aims to: (1) report students’ perceptions towards the application of project-based learning and formative assessment in the subject Business Communication, (2)investigate the challenges of the implementation, as perceived by students (3) offer recommendations to improve students’ performances. To achieve the above objectives, the researcher will use a combination of both questionnaire and semi-structured interviews as main data collection instrument. The study reveals that as perceived by students, project-based learning as formative assessment enormously contributes to their development in various essential skills as well as useful knowledge for their future career. The findings also reveal that from students’ viewpoints, there is no major problem in implementing project-based learning and formative assessment. However, also based on the findings, recommendations are also made to teachers, students and curriculum designer as well for further developments.