The Use of Task-Based Learning (TBL) to Improve form Four Students’ Performance in Narrative Writing
Journal Title: International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 3
Abstract
The study aims at investigating whether Task-based learning (TBL) can improve narrative writing composition among form four students. Action research was used as the research design in this study. The data were collected and analysed in a qualitative paradigm. Observation, reflective journal, semi-structured interview and documents were used to collect the data. A reflective journal with guidance was distributed among the students and was verified through an interview session for triangulation. Students’ written compositions were also collected and analysed to evaluate their performance. The findings reveal that students performed well in Task-based learning Lesson compared to other lessons. Students perceived Task-based learning as an approach that could help them in narrative writing skill and reflected positive responses. The findings of the study reveal that Task-based learning improved students’ performance in narrative writing.
Authors and Affiliations
Jamie Ashwini Pragasam, Charanjit Kaur Swaran Singh, Tarsame Singh Masa Singh, Nor Azmi Mostafa, Hasimah Ja’afar, Maria Shu Abdullah, Noraini Zulkepli, Farah Natchiar Mohd Khaja
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- DOI 10.6007/IJARPED/v7-i2/4288
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