Judul Skripsi: The use of problem-based learning methods to improve students' writing skills at the eleventh grade of MAN Enrekang. There were two variables, namely independent variable (independent variable was the use of Problem Based Learning Method) and dependent variable (dependent variable was the students' writing skill). Group…………………38 Table 4.2 The improvement of students' writing skills in terms of vocabulary in experimental group.…….
INTRODUCTION
Background
Based on the above problems, the researcher will apply one method in writing teaching, namely the problem-based learning method. Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is one of the teaching methods that is expected to increase students' interest in learning English, especially through paragraph writing. Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is one of the teaching methods that is expected to increase students' interest in learning English, especially in paragraph writing.
Problem Statements
The writer is sure that students are more interested in writing the paragraph through problem-based learning. Problem-based learning is a new learning method that uses a problem as an initial step in gathering and integrating new knowledge (Suradijono, 2004). Based on the factual information and explanation above, the researcher chooses the problem-based learning method in teaching writing.
Objective of The Research
Students who are taught using the problem-based learning method significantly improve their writing skills. According to the table above, it was seen that the average score of the students in the pre-test was 2.88. Improving students' writing skills using the discussion method (control group) Method (control group).
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Previous Related Research Findings
Fifth, Mahdalena in Agus (2007) found that the students were more interested in learning English through PBL method. The students were so active in working in class to discuss the real world problems. The students have a high motivation to learn English because they are brought to real life in learning.
The Concepts of Writing
- Definition of Writing
- The Importance of Writing
- Characteristics of a Good Writing
- Components of Writing
We can say that writing is the act of expressing something through the application of a language system. Based on the various definitions above, it is clear that writing is a means of communication and a way of expressing ideas through written form. Based on the above definitions, it seems that writing is a tool that stimulates our thought process.
The Concepts of Paragraph
- Definition of Paragraph
- Main Parts of Paragraph
- The Characteristic of an Effective Paragraph
- Kinds of Paragraph
The topic sentence tells the main idea of the paragraph, it briefly tells what the paragraph will discuss. The topic sentence gives only the main idea; therefore, it is the most general statement in the paragraph. It serves three purposes, namely: (1) signals the end of the paragraph, (2) summarizes the main points of the paragraph, and. 3) provides a final comment on the topic and leaves the reader with the most important ideas to think about.
The Concepts of Descriptive Paragraph
- Definition of Descriptive Paragraph
- The Characteristics of Good Descriptive
- Language Feature of Descriptive
In school and in the business world, this is a type of writing that you will do most. Oshima and Hogue's descriptive writing appeals to the senses, so it tells what something looks, feels, smells, tastes and sounds like. As for the writing process of the point, one of the most effective ways to make the experience you describe vivid for your reader is to use the five senses: smear, sight, sound, taste, and touch.
Based on the various divinations above, the writer can conclude that the primary purpose of descriptive writing is to describe a person, place or thing in such a way that a picture is formed in the readers' minds. Good descriptive writing includes lots of vivid sensory pictures and appeals to all the readers senses of sight, hearing, touch, smell and when appropriate. Descriptive writing can also paint a picture of the feeling that the person, place or thing evokes in the writer.
Good descriptive writing often uses figurative language such as analogies, similes, hyperbole, metaphor, symbolism, and personification to help set the picture in the reader's mind. Good descriptive writing uses precise language, common adjectives, nouns, and passive verbs have no place in good descriptive writing. Use specific adjectives, nouns, and strong action verbs to bring to life the picture you're painting in the reader's mind.
Some ways to organize descriptive writing include: chronological (time), specific (location), and order of importance. When describing a person, you might start with a physical description, followed by how that person thinks and acts.
The Concepts of Problem Based Learning Method
- The Steps of Problem Based Learning
- Problem based Learning in Teaching Writing
- Why Use Problem Based Learning
Based on the various definitions above, it is clear that PBL is one of the learning methods that encourages students to learn based on real life. Students present real-life problems and discuss them to provide opinions or solutions. Students are given an ill-defined problem that they bring to a real-life problem.
In this section, the students apply the infra-personal intelligence and their own prior knowledge to understand and define the problem. The students again remember their experiences and their own prior knowledge for gathering the facts. In this step, the students use complex intelligence to search for information appropriate to the problem discussed.
In this step, students examine the collected data and information that focuses on the problem. In this section, students complete the problem statement again by reflecting on the real life they know and understand. Internal factors include students' attitudes to the subject and their ability or language skills.
In writing activities, using the PBL method can be helpful in encouraging students to write a paragraph.
Theoretical Framework
Hypothesis
The dependent variable is the students' writing ability and the independent variable is the problem-based learning method. After that, the researcher gave treatment using problem-based learning method and the students' score was improved. Based on the table above, it turned out that the average score of the students in the pretest was 2.77.
After the researcher gave treatment using PBL method, the score of the students improved. Based on the table above, it showed that the average score of the students' pre-test was 3.13. Based on table 4.4 above, it showed that the average score of the students in pre-test was 3.08.
After treatment with the problem-based learning method, the average score of the students on the test was 44.16. This means that the average grade of students in the control group improved by 25%. After treatment using the problem-based learning method, the students' average score on the test was 44.16.
The improvement of students' writing skills through problem-based learning method showed in the organization that students' average scores improved from pre-test to post-test.
RESEARCH METHOD
Research Design
After the treatment, there was an improvement in students' writing skills in terms of vocabulary. According to the table above, the average pre-test score of the students in the experimental group was 28.33. This means that the average grade of students in the Experimental group improved by 55.90%.
It means that the average result of the students in the Experimental Group has an improvement, namely 55.90%. The dictionary shows that the average score of the students in the pre-test was 2.77 and in the post-test it was 4.44. In the dictionary it is shown that the average score of the students in the pre-test was 3.08 and in the post-test it was 3.88.
Variables and Indicators
Population and Samples
The classes were XIMIA.2 consisting of 36 students as the experimental group and XIMIA.3 consisting of 36 students as the control group. Both classes are selected as a sample with consideration from the English teacher at the school.
Research Instrument
Procedural of Data Collection
Technique of Data Analysis
After giving the treatment using the discussion method, the students' mean post-test score was 38.89. The improvement in students' writing skills through the Discussion method showed that the average score of the students was 3.11 in the pre-test and 3.88 in the post-test.
RESEARCH FINDINGS AND DISCUSS
Finding
- The improvement of the students’ writing Skill Trough
- The Improvement of The Students’ Writing Skill Trough Discussion
- The Improvement of the Students’ Writing Skill Trough Discussion
- The Significance Improvement of Students’ Writing
After that, the researcher gave treatment using the discussion method and the students' score improved.
CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTIONS
Conclusion
After the students were given treatment using the problem-based learning method, the average score of students in the post-test improved to 4.38.
Suggestions
There was any significant improvement in students' writing skills between the students who were taught using Problem Based Learning Method with those who were taught using Discussion Method. The improvement could also be seen on the average score of post-test in experimental group (44.16) which was higher than the post-test in control group (38.89). The score also proves that the use of problem-based learning methods to improve students' writing skills at the eleventh grade of MAN Enrekang.
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