Reading and Writing: Development of Project-Based Learning (PBL) Approach

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Abstract-This article describes a digital flipping book application in developing integrated reading and writing materials using RELIFLASH application at State Junior High School of 4 Gresik. RELIFLASH which is an abbreviation of CorelDraw, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Flash is a commercial software that is used in developing this digital flipping book application. This study is a research and development design. The instruments to collect the data are interview and questionnaire through English teacher and 61 students in eighth grade, then they were implemented to English teacher and 28 students from eighth grade. The aims of this study are to define the best way to give learners the various media for studying English, especially in listening and reading by integrating both of the materials in a digital flipping book application and to investigate whether or not the use of the digital flipping book can help the students' problem in listening and reading. This application consists of materials and exercises which use project-based learning approach to design exercises according to PBL steps; essential question, plan, schedule, monitor, assess, and evaluate. This application can be operated by students in their mobile sources; laptop or PC, although they do not have software which is used to make digital flipping book. The results of this study are the digital flipping book application is well operated and students agreed this application used in learning process.

The implementation of mini-research project to train undergraduate students’ scientific writing and communication skills

“…Mini-research project implementation in the animal ecology field practice represents project-based learning (PjBL) in general. Project-based learning had a significant effect on the students writing skills and help the student to improve their writing skills in a collaborative environment (Aghayani & Hajmohammadi, 2019;Hasani et al, 2017;Mandow et al, 2014;Rachmawati & Asmara, 2018). In addition, project-based learning can also be used as a means to train and improve student communication skills (Awang & Daud, 2015;Kovalyova et al, 2016;Mandow et al, 2014;Sagala et al, 2019), because in this study students are required to deliver each result of their mini-research project verbally in a scientific presentation.…”

“…Good scientific writing skills are obtained through exercises facilitated by the teacher in a student-centered learning model, such as PjBL (Project Based Learning). PjBL has a significant effect on students' scientific writing skills, and through a collaborative environment in PjBL learning students can be helped to train and develop not only scientific writing skills, but also communication skills (Aghayani & Hajmohammadi, 2019;Awang & Daud, 2015;Hasani et al, 2017;Kovalyova et al, 2016;Mandow et al, 2014;Permana et al, 2021;Permana & Setyawan, 2020;Rachmawati & Asmara, 2018;Sagala et al, 2019). This research uses a modified form of learning from PjBL called mini-research project.…”

Development of an English Narrative Writing Book for Class XI Students

“…This process involves identifying needs, analyzing the market or target audience, planning content and structure, writing or editing content, graphic design and layout, and final production of the book. The main goal of book development is to create a resource that is high quality, relevant to the needs of readers, and able to make a positive contribution to the learning, research, or entertainment process (Hidayat et al, 2019;Rachmawati & Asmara, 2018;Salmawati & Oktavia, 2022). Book development can be carried out by individuals or teams consisting of various experts in their fields, such as writers, editors, illustrators, graphic designers and publishers, by paying attention to aspects of quality, creativity and affordability so that the book can achieve the desired influence and impact .…”