THE EFFECT OF TASK-BASED LEARNING ON STUDENTS’ WRITING ABILITY DURING PANDEMIC COVID-19 AT MTSN 6 LIMA PLUH KOTA

Abstract

Learning writing in MTSN 6 Lima Puluh Kota face some problem. Students have  difficulties in organizing and developing ideas, lack of vocabulary, and students also have low interest in learning. The purpose of this study was to see whether the Task-Based Learning method had an effect in improving students' writing ability during the Covid-19 Pandemic. This research is an experimental research conducted at MTSN 6 Lima Puluh Kota. In this study, researcher took a sample of 15 people from each of the two classes, namely class 9.1 and class 9.2. Researcher uses a test as a measurement tool. This research was conducted in three stages; pretest, implementation of Task-Based Learning, and posttest. The pretest average score of the students in the Experimental class was 54 while the pretest score of the control class was 55.  Researcher applied Task-Based Learning to the Experimental class, while the Control class was taught using conventional methods. After that, researcher conducted a posttest to both classes. From the posttest results, the average score of the experimental class is 65 while the average of the control class is 60. Which indicates that this value does not reach the minimum completeness criteria (KKM) of 75. Students’ score was not increase. This is due to the short study time, the lack of researcher  in applying the method and the confusion of students to the school system that is scheduled. In other words, Task-Based Learning is not effectively used during a pandemic at MTsN 6 Lima Puluh Kota. Task-Based Learning did not have a significant effect on students' writing ability during the Covid-19 pandemic at MTsN 6 Lima Puluh Kota.