Students’ Perception of Writing Procedure Text with Project-Based Learning Model

Project-based learning is a recommended model by Merdeka (Independent) curriculum for teachers. Consequently, the model includes novel things in learning and is prone to poor execution. This study aimed to (1) measure students’ perceptions of learning the skills of writing procedure text with a project-based learning model and (2) identify obstacles to learning to write procedure text through project-based learning. This research is descriptive with a qualitative paradigm. The source of data was the second-grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Ngemplak and SMP Negeri 1 Simo Boyolali, totaling 448 students, of which 256 were taken as samples. Sampling was carried out with purposive sampling, namely classes applying project-based learning methods. Data collection techniques were conducted with questionnaires, observations, and interviews. Testin data validity was performed by triangulating data sources and methods. Data analysis was completed with interactive models. The results suggested that the majority of students stated that the learning procedure text using project-based learning was interesting, as well as motivated, and made students actively involved in learning. The second finding revealed the obstacles arising in the application of the project-based learning model in junior high school, namely: 1) poor adjustment to the teachers in project-based learning model implementation in the classroom; 2) less trained students in working on a project; and 3) longer time or hours of lessons required. The conclusion is that assigning projects accordingly based on the student’s environment will minimize future obstacles. This research recommends that school principals provide direction and empowerment to teachers to teach by implementing innovative learning models and one of them is the project-based learning model.