Research Article
Identifying Educational Needs: A Study on the Role of YouTube in Project-Based Learning and Role Play for Developing Speaking Skills and Character in Generation Z
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.17-9-2024.2352857, author={Immanuel Prasetya Gintings and Khairunnisa Br. Batubara and Christine Helena Natalia and Yuni Khairina and Barli Kifli}, title={Identifying Educational Needs: A Study on the Role of YouTube in Project-Based Learning and Role Play for Developing Speaking Skills and Character in Generation Z}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Innovation in Education, Science, and Culture, ICIESC 2024, 17 September 2024, Medan, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICIESC}, year={2025}, month={1}, keywords={generation z project-based learning role play speaking skills character development}, doi={10.4108/eai.17-9-2024.2352857} }- Immanuel Prasetya Gintings
Khairunnisa Br. Batubara
Christine Helena Natalia
Yuni Khairina
Barli Kifli
Year: 2025
Identifying Educational Needs: A Study on the Role of YouTube in Project-Based Learning and Role Play for Developing Speaking Skills and Character in Generation Z
ICIESC
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.17-9-2024.2352857
Abstract
This study explores the educational needs of Generation Z by evaluating the effectiveness of YouTube, Project-Based Learning (PBL), and role-play in developing speaking skills and character. The research conducted with 50 respondents from the English Language and Literature Department at Universitas Negeri Medan reveals that 40% of students found YouTube significantly enhanced engagement, 30% reported improved pronunciation, intonation, and fluency, and 20% appreciated self-paced learning. However, 10% struggled with passive learning due to overreliance on the platform. PBL fostered enhanced collaboration and critical thinking in 35% of students, increased creative thinking and problem-solving in 40%, and motivation through project sharing in 25%. Role play boosted public speaking confidence for 45% of students, improved empathy and emotional intelligence for 30%, and enhanced communication skills for 25%. The study underscores YouTube's potential when integrated with PBL and role play to engage Generation Z and address their distinct learning preferences effectively.
