Journal of Education & Social Policy

Action Research: Student’s Communication Skill through Peer Learning Method-(Regional Development - GMJT3124) Group B
Norlaila Abdullah Chik

Abstract
The objective of this study is to enhance student’s communication skill through peer learning method for subject of GMJT3124 Regional Development Group B. Most of the students are reluctant because they feel that they will have difficulties to understand and communicate in English that will lead to insecure and tentative feeling. They are unable to compete internationally because of communication problems did not reach the levels required by employers. If this issue still continuing, a fresh graduate from local university will face a difficulties to obtain jobs in the future. This shows that students more comfortable communicating in their mother tongue or introverted to change during their time in university. This study applied observation and survey method to get information. The results of a two-way Anova Statistical test (Anova) show that there are statistically significant differences between dependent (Student’s Communication Skills) and independent variables (Student’s Group, Feeling and Support). It shown that the students are preferred to improve their communication skills in English.

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