Making Use of Shape Poem Technique in Project-based Learning for Teaching Writing

Ni Putu Tia Mahayoni; Ni Nyoman Padmadewi; Luh Putu Artini

doi:10.36663/tatefl.v5i1.652

Authors

Ni Putu Tia Mahayoni
tmahayoni@gmail.com
Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha
Ni Nyoman Padmadewi Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha
Luh Putu Artini Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha

Keywords:

Project-based Learning, Shape Poem, Teaching Writing

Abstract

In English learning, students often struggle to understand the material, especially in mastering writing skills, one of the most difficult skills to be mastered. A well-chosen teaching technique and method will significantly impact students’ learning outcomes. The current study aimed to investigate the effect of the application of the shape poem technique combined with the project-based learning on students’ writing skills. This study employs a quantitative research approach using a pre-experimental design, one group pre-test post-test. This study involved 38 students of at SMPN 1 Singaraja as a sample. To conduct the study, tests were given before and after the treatment. The findings demonstrated that implementation of the shape poem technique led to substantial enhancements in students' writing skills, as evident from the pre-test and post-test scores. The test result shown that students’ gain better outcomes in post-test which after the treatment was given. It is also supported by the t-test result that shown the significant level was below the alpha level (α = 0.05), indicated the alternative hypothesis was accepted, that there is a significant effect on 7^th grade students’ writing skills. The combination of shape poem technique and project-based learning might provide a fresh viewpoint for teachers in teaching writing.

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