DEVELOPING AN ENGLISH MODULE THROUGH A PROJECT-BASED LEARNING MODEL BASED ON RIAU TRADITIONAL STORIES AT SMP NEGERI 1 BANGKINANG KOTA

Abstract

This study was motivated by the limitations of teaching materials and learning materials that are still general in nature, uninteresting, and do not integrate local cultural elements into the learning process at SMP Negeri 1 Bangkinang Kota. This study aims to develop English learning modules through a Project-Based Learning (PjBL) model based on Riau folk tales to improve students' narrative writing skills while instilling local wisdom values. The method used is Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE model, which includes five stages: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The product was an English learning module containing narrative text material, student worksheets, local culture-based project activities, and assessment instruments. The trial was conducted on ninth-grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Bangkinang Kota through two stages, namely a small group trial and a large group trial, with a total of 31 participants. The pre-test and post-test results show a significant improvement in students' narrative writing skills after using the Project-Based Learning module with Riau folklore content such as Lancang Kuning. This improvement is supported by the students' positive response to the module, which they consider more interesting, contextual, and encourages active participation in project activities. Based on the results of validation, practicality, and effectiveness, this English learning module is declared feasible and effective as an alternative teaching material based on local culture to improve students' writing skills.