Enhancing 21st
century learning skills becomes the utmost importance in the contemporary
education world. In Malaysia, the rising number of unemployment among Malaysian
university graduates is associated to the lack of 21st century
skills and it is imperative to find a pedagogical approach that could enhance
these skills. This study examines how Multiliteracies Project Approach (MPA)
enhances 21st century skills among Malaysian university graduates.
It is a qualitative study that was conducted at a public university in Nilai,
Malaysia, involving 50 students enrolled in English as a Second Language (ESL)
course. Data was collected using qualitative tools such as observation,
semi-structured interviews and reflective journals. Data was then analyzed
using a thematic analysis method. The findings of the study showed that MPA promotes the development of
collaborative, technological and critical thinking skills among students. MPA
provided students the chance to practice working effectively in in a network of
people to achieve a mutual goal. Findings also showed that students acquired
new skills when learning using MPA, including technological skills and critical
thinking skills which were significant in 21st century employment. The findings suggest that Multiliteracies Project Approach
can provide a significant pedagogical implication.
Bölüm | Makaleler |
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Yayımlanma Tarihi | 31 Ağustos 2017 |
Gönderilme Tarihi | 26 Ağustos 2017 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2017Cilt: 3 Sayı: 8 |
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