Improving Writing Ability and Independent Learning Using Problem Based Learning (PBL) Assisted by Serial Image Media

Abstract

This research was conducted due to the low ability of students in writing procedural texts and the lack of independent learning of students. This is due to the difficulty of students developing procedural texts in supporting the achievement of learning objectives and the lack of student motivation to learn independently. This study aims to determine the increase in the ability to write procedural texts and the independent learning of students using problem-based learning (PBL)assisted by serial image media. This research method is a quasi-experimental type nonequivalent control group design. The research subjects were students of class VII A and VII B at one of the Cimahi high schools, each with a total of 30 people who were not randomly selected. The instruments used to collect data were a test of the ability to write procedural texts and a learning independence questionnaire. The results showed that the increase in the ability to write procedural text and the learning independence of students using PBL assisted by serial image media was better than using PBL only. In other words, PBL assisted by serial image media could improve the ability to write procedural texts and the learning independence of students.