Task-Based Learning: Gaining Students’ Engagement to Improve Students’ Competence in Writing Procedure Text

Abstract This study aims to improve the quality of English learning at SMPN 2 Magelang. It focuses in improving the students’ writing competence of procedure text through task-based learning. The method used in this study was a classroom action research. There were two cycles carried in this study...

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Main Authors: Krismawarti Krismawarti, Arum Nisma Wulanjani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Tidar 2020-04-01
Series:Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching
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Online Access:https://jurnal.untidar.ac.id/index.php/metathesis/article/view/2017
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Summary:Abstract This study aims to improve the quality of English learning at SMPN 2 Magelang. It focuses in improving the students’ writing competence of procedure text through task-based learning. The method used in this study was a classroom action research. There were two cycles carried in this study which included four stages in each cycle, they were planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. The data in this study were collected through observation, test, and also questionnaire. From the result, it was revealed that there was an improvement in the students’ writing competence of procedure text. Meanwhile, 92% of the students show a positive response towards the learning process.
ISSN:2580-2712
2580-2720