IMPLEMENTING PROJECT-BASED LEARNING TO ENHANCE STUDENTS' ESSAY WRITING SKILLS
Keywords:
Project-Based Learning, essay writing, writing skills, collaborative learning, secondary education, instructional strategiesAbstract
This study explores the implementation of
Project-Based Learning (PBL) as an instructional
strategy to enhance students' essay writing skills.
The research was conducted in a secondary
education context, where students often struggle
with structuring ideas and maintaining coherence in
essay writing. Through the PBL approach, students
engaged in collaborative projects requiring them to
draft, revise, and present essays based on real-world
topics. Data collection involved pre- and post-tests,
classroom observations, and student reflections to
evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention. The
findings revealed that PBL significantly improved
students' ability to organize ideas, develop
arguments, and express thoughts with clarity.
Additionally, the collaborative aspect of PBL
fostered a supportive learning environment that
encouraged peer feedback and critical thinking. This
study concludes that PBL is an effective pedagogical
approach to promote writing proficiency and
recommends its broader adoption in educational
settings.
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