PROJECT-BASED LEARNING: STRATEGY TO PREPARE PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH TEACHERS IN ‘TEYL’ SUBJECT AT UNIVERSITY OF NUSANTARA PGRI KEDIRI

Abstract

The English Department at University Nusantara PGRI Kediri is one of the institutions that trains prospective English teachers. Students are offered various courses that prepare them to become professional English teachers. One of the subjects that prepares graduates for this role is Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL). This research aims to describe the materials used in the subject, the projects students create, and the steps involved in making these projects within the TEYL course. The research employs qualitative methods, involving the lecturer and a select group of students as subjects. Data collection techniques include observations, interviews, and document analysis. The findings show that the materials cover the theoretical basics of TEYL and practical activities. The projects students develop include creating educational videos, stories for children, and lesson plans implemented at schools. The project development steps involve students formulating questions, designing the products, creating detailed schedules for each project stage, and presenting and evaluating their work. The study concludes that the learning experiences designed by the lecturer effectively prepare future teacher candidates in TEYL.