IMPLEMENTATION OF CONTEXTUAL TEACHING AND LEARNING (CTL) MODEL ON STUDENT’S WRITING ABILITY

Abstract

Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) is not optimal in the Learning Model on Students' Writing Ability Many students do not fully understand what is meant by theme, so they have difficulty identifying and developing relevant themes in their writing. This study aims to determine the effect of the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) Model on students' writing ability in compiling themes in texts. This study was conducted using a classroom action research design. The research participants were grade XII students of SMAN 1 Sei Kepayang. Data collection was carried out using a writing test and analyzed quantitatively. The results of the study showed that students in cycle I only achieved 11% of the average value of student writing, namely 62.4. In cycle II, the study showed an increase of 74%, namely 83.5. In cycle III, the study showed an increase of 80%. This means that the research has been carried out well. The implication of this research is an increase in students' writing abilities in English writing and Indonesian writing.