The Effectiveness of Project-Based Learning Using Video to Develop Writing Skills of Students Motivation

Abstract

This study found that students at SMK Gajah Mada 01 Margoyoso Pati have difficulties with writing skills. They struggle with generating ideas, and organizing their writing, and often make mistakes due to limited vocabulary. To address this, the researcher implemented Project-Based Learning (PjBL) combined with video animations created using the Canva application to improve the students' writing skills. This study also explains the effectiveness of PjBL using video animation by Canva application to improve the writing skills of students with high and low motivation. This study also shows the difference between students with high and low motivation taught by PjBL using video animation by the Canva application. The study was conducted with eleventh-grade students at SMK Gajah Mada 01 Margoyoso Pati, focusing on the impact of this method on students with high and low motivation. This study used a quasi-experimental research design. The subjects were eleventh-grade students consisting of 40 students. The questionnaire was used to assess students' motivation and their perception of PjBL and Canva, and it was given at the end of the teaching process. The test was used to measure students' writing skills and was administered during the final meeting. Before testing the hypothesis, the researcher conducted necessary tests, including the normality and homogeneity tests. The results indicate that PjBL, when paired with Canva video animations, significantly improves writing skills in both high and low-motivation students, though the effect is more pronounced in high-motivation students. The result of PjBL using video animation via the Canva application is 0.000, which is smaller than 0.05 (0.000 < 0.05). The result of PjBL using video animation via the Canva application is 0.007, which is smaller than 0.05 (0.007 < 0.05). Therefore, there is a difference in scores between students with high and low motivation. The significant value of .001 is smaller than 0.05 (0.001 < 0.05). In conclusion, the combination of PjBL and Canva video animations proves to be an effective strategy for improving students' writing skills. This method can be adapted to suit students of different motivation levels, helping them to express their ideas creatively while enhancing their academic performance.