Improving of Students' Beginning Writing Through Project-Based Learning Model in Grade 1 of Elementary School

Abstract

This research aims to improve students' beginning writing skills through Project Based Learning model in class IA of SD Negeri Kotagede 3. This type of research is a Classroom Action Research (PTK). This research was conducted in two cycles, each of which consisted of four stages, namely (1) Planning, (2) Implementation, (3) Observation, and (4) Reflection. The samples taken in this study were 27 students of class 1A consisting of 15 male students and 12 female students. This research was conducted in May 2023, The collection techniques were carried out by writing tests, observation and documentation. The average initial value of students' writing skills before action or pre-cycle was set at 55.78%. The results of this study showed that students' beginning writing skills in cycle I were 60.41% and in cycle II were 82.76% with a percentage increase of 22.35%. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that learning using the Project Based Learning model can improve students' beginning writing skills and students' enthusiasm in following the learning process.