| dc.description.abstract | This best practice aims to explore how the use of Communicative Language Teaching
(CLT) approach to supports students’ speaking confidence in the eleventh-grade Fashion
Design and Production class at SMK Negeri 1 Depok, Sleman. The teaching practice was
implemented through four classroom meetings by adapting the school’s instructional
module and integrating communicative activities into narrative and descriptive text lessons.
Various activities, including interactive games, pair and group discussions, role play,
reading aloud with physical actions, presentations, gallery walks, and digital media such as
YouTube and Wordwall, were designed to provide meaningful opportunities for students to
communicate in English. Throughout the implementation, the teacher acted as a facilitator
by providing guidance and support, monitoring group interaction, and encouraging active
participation. Compared to the initial classroom observation, students became more willing
to express their ideas, participate in discussions, ask questions, and volunteer for
presentations. The findings indicate that Communicative Language Teaching, when
adapted to students’ learning needs through interactive and collaborative activities, can
effectively foster speaking confidence and create a more engaging learning environment in
vocational EFL classrooms. | en_US |
