Teaching Writing Using Problem Based Learning (PBL) to The Students at SMPI Annur Alghozali

Abstract

Writing is a complex activity because it involves elements of language and elements outside of language which will become the content of the writing. The process of teaching writing does not fully involve actively both in the process of understanding students and their writing skills in obtaining meaning from the information conveyed. Problem Based Learning (PBL) is one of the solutions to teach writing. This study aims to answer the following questions: (1) how is the ability of students to solve problems before using problem-based learning techniques? (2) How are students' writing skills after applying the Problem Based Learning model? (3) Is PBL model effective in teaching writing? This study used a quantitative method with a pre- experimental design or also known as one group pretest one group posttest design. The subjects of this study were 7th grade students of SMPI ANNUR ALGHOZALI and the sample was 25 students. Based on the analysis, it can be concluded that there is significant difference on the students’ writing ability before and after being taught using PBL. In other words, teaching writing using PBL is effective.