Project-Based Blended Learning: Training Collaboration and Communication Skills of Mathematics Students
Dyah Astriani, An Nuril Maulida Fauziah, Tutut Nurita, Aumita Dreamy Sheila

Universitas Negeri Surabaya

Abstract

Project-Based Blended Learning (PjBBL) is an innovative learning based-project, implemented in a blended to prepare students to have 21st-century competencies, especially collaboration and communication skills. These competencies are relevant for mathematics students be able work effectively in teams and communicate ideas clearly. This research aims to describe PjBBL to train students^ collaboration and communication skills. The research was conducted in one class, involving 33 mathematics study program students taking the Basic Concepts of Science course. Learning was carried out by combining offline teaching and project assignments guided by worksheets, online monitoring and offline reporting. Data were collected through observation instruments for collaboration and communication skills, as well as questionnaires, then analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results showed that students^ collaboration skills showed an increase in responsibility, respect for others, teamwork participation, contribution, and task management. Communication skills with indicators of presentation, language use, responding to questions, and body gestures, experienced an increase. Students expressed positive responses regarding learning flexibility, involvement, and meaningful collaboration experiences. This study concludes that the implementation of PjBBL is an effective pedagogical strategy for developing the collaboration and communication skills of mathematics students, so this Model is recommended as a learning environment in higher education.

Keywords: blended- collaboration- communication- PjBL

Topic: Distance dan Blended Learning