The Implementation of Project-Based Learning in Teaching Writing to Junior High School Students: A Case Study

Abstract

Writing skills are very important to be mastered by the secondary students in order to meet the roles of English as an international language. The study explored the implementation of Project-Based Learning (PjBL) method in teaching writing procedure text to junior high school students. The subjects of the study were an English teacher and 46 junior high school students who participate in teaching and learning activity using PjBL method. This study applied the case study method and gathered the data through an interview, questionnaire, and some artifacts. The teacher would implement the PjBL method supported by Canva and Instagram to the students. Then the students were asked to make a procedure text use Canva and uploaded the result on Instagram. The findings showed that the implementation of the PjBL method was going well. Although, there were still some obstacles faced by the teacher but it showed positive outcomes from the students. In this circumstance, PjBL method could become the alternative method. From the implementation of the PjBL method, the students became more enthusiastic and creative during the writing class. Although, there were still some challenges and obstacles in implementimg the PjBL method. Therefore, the teacher should motivate the students and provide an excellent environment to engage the students when implementing PjBL method during the teaching and learning process.