The Implementation of Project Based Learning (PJBL) Method for Teaching Seventh Grade Students’ Writing Descriptive Text at SMP Martia Bhakti Bekasi on Second Semester of 2022/2023 Academic Year

ikhwan sapto darmono, sudarsih; cahya komara, s.pd., m.hum;

NURUL JANNAH. NIM. 1901055127. The Implementation of Project Based Learning (PJBL) Method for Teaching Seventh Grade Students’ Writing Descriptive Text at SMP Martia Bhakti Bekasi on Second Semester of 2022/2023 Academic Year. A Paper, The Study Programme of English Education, The Faculty of Teacher Training and Education. The University of Muhammadiyah Prof. DR. HAMKA, Jakarta 2023.
The objective of this research was to to explore the implementation of Project Based Learning (PJBL) method conducted by an English teacher in teaching seventh grade students’ writing descriptive text at SMP Martia Bhakti, Bekasi on second semester of 2022/2023 academic year. Next, the objective of this study was to know the seventh grade students’ attitudes after learning writing descriptive text through the implementation of Project Based Learning (PJBL) method by their teacher. Also, the objective of this research was to know the teacher’s feedback after teaching writing descriptive text through the implementation of Project Based Learning (PJBL) method to the students. To be known, Project Based Learning was a method that challenged students to problem-solving, gaining new knowledge and skills in learning, and making students more active in solving complex project problems with actual product results.
The research was held at SMP Martia Bhakti, which was located in Jl. Jendral Sudirman No. Km. 32 Kayuringin Jaya, South Bekasi, Bekasi City. This research focused on the seventh grade students’ writing of descriptive text. The research was conducted in four meetings from April 5, 2023, until April 14, 2023. This research used the descriptive qualitative method by using observations, interviews, and documentation. The data was collected and analyzed through the combination of those instruments using triangulation data. The observation was conducted using the teaching observation form, field notes, and documentation on seventh grade students’ writing descriptive text with a total of 31 students on second semester of the 2022/2023 academic year. The interview was conducted with an English teacher at SMP Martia Bhakti, and 31 students in seventh grade who were writing descriptive text. Also, the documentation used photos and videos.
The findings of this research showed that from observations one and two, it can be concluded that the teacher taught students writing skills according to the Project Based Learning (PJBL) stages. In addition, from student interviews, students gave positive responses, indicating that they had interest and motivation, competence in writing skills, and satisfaction with the implementation of the Project Based Learning (PJBL) method in learning writing skills. Then, based on teacher feedback interviews, the Project Based Learning (PJBL) method is suitable for teaching writing skills to students.