An Analysis of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) Approach Used by the Teacher to Improve Writing Ability at SMA NEGERI 08 Mukomuko in the Aca-demic Year of 2021/2022
Abstract
Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) as a language learning approach that uses tasks in the use of the resulting language. This technique teaches students to work in groups in solving and solving problems through task. This study aims to analyze the employed of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) approach applied by teachers in improving writing skills and to find out what obstacles teachers face in using Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) in teaching writing skills. This type of research is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques of observation, interviews and documentation. The research findings explain that in the Analyzing stage, the subject applies the approach according to their roles and tasks in TBLT. In the Evaluating stage, the subject applies learning activities in accordance with the Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) teaching procedure. In the Result stage, students got a positive feedback where students got an improvement in their writing skills. The second finding is Time, where it takes more time to apply TBLT and this approach cannot be used by class XII in preparing for the exam. The teacher carries out writing teaching through the Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) approach well so that it can improve students' writing skills
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