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The Effect of the Direct Observation Method on Seventh-Grade Students’ Descriptive Text-Writing Ability at SMPN 2 Nainggolan in the 2024/2025 Academic Year Sitinjak, Febriartha; Simaremare, Juni Agus; Saragih, Elza Leyli Lisnora
FONDATIA Vol 9 No 4 (2025): DESEMBER
Publisher : Pendidikan Guru Madrasah Ibtidaiyah STIT Palapa Nusantara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36088/fondatia.v9i4.5978

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This study addresses the persistent challenge of low descriptive text writing ability among seventh-grade students, which is largely attributed to conventional teaching methods that lack authentic experiential engagement. The research aimed to evaluate the impact of implementing the Direct Observation Method on students’ descriptive writing proficiency. Using a one-group pretest–posttest design, 30 seventh-grade students from SMPN 2 Nainggolan were selected through cluster random sampling. Data were collected using a performance test scored with a validated rubric based on Nurgiyantoro’s framework. Statistical analysis employing a paired-samples t-test revealed a significant improvement in students’ writing performance (t observed = 7.677 > t critical = 1.699), with mean scores increasing from 54.33 (Very Poor) to 77.83 (Good), representing a 23.50-point gain. The method showed its strongest effects on content development (+8.1 points) and organization (+6.3 points), while linguistic aspects exhibited more moderate improvement. These findings indicate that direct environmental engagement substantially enhances students’ ability to generate and organize descriptive content and offer educators a practical strategy for bridging the gap between theoretical instruction and authentic writing experiences in descriptive text composition.
Co-Authors Amelia Lestari Sibuea Arent, Ease Aritonang, Cynthia Magdalena Arnensi Evrinawati Simbolon Barasa, Debora Sartika Batubara, Jeslina Berutu, Roina Beslina A Siagian BESLINA AFRIANI SIAGIAN Boru Sinaga, Lasmina Br Saragih, Renita Butar, Briswanti Butar Delavia Sihombing Delima Sipayung Devi Asriana Sijabat Dosri Naomy Purba Efris Sinurat Elisabet Siregar Elpidayani R Pintubatu Elsawita Ritonga Elsawita Ritonga Enjelina Situmorang Esti Marlina Sirait Esti Marlina Sirait Eva Pasaribu Evi Yona Sigalingging, Yessy Gaol, Elisabet Ibn Ginting, Lisma Gusar, Martua Reynhat Sitanggang Harianja, Anelia Histi Harlen Simanjuntak Hasibuan, Devi Herna Febrianty Sianipar Hisar Marulitua Manurung Hutabarat, Marlina Maria Christin Hutauruk, Ratna Sari J.Sitorus, Pontas Josua Simanullang, Ferry Kaloko, Debi Margaret Leonita Maria E Manihuruk Limbong, Solanita Taruli Agrivina Loren A. Bakkara, Sondang Louis Zvonimir Boban Sinaga Lumban Gaol, Tetty Mayarni Malau, Jemima Flora Indah Marbun, Yanty Maria Rosmauli Melisa, Shally Mikael Kisandra Nainggolan Moi Lingga, Iyana Monalisa Frince S Mulyadi Mulyadi Nahampun, Rinaldi Naibaho, Marfina K. Nainggolan, Ester Nanda Ayu Safira Natalina Purba Novi Agnes Sibuea Nurbaya P Sihombing Padang, Sepmasrina Pakpahan, Iren Rut Serlina Pakpahan, Jenni Arta Panjaitan, Eka Parmonangan Pane, Kosmas Partohap S. R Sihombing, Partohap S. R Partohap S.R Sihombing Partohap S.R Sihombing Pasaribu, Citra Pasaribu, Eva Pasaribu, Sunggul Pontas Jamluddin Sitorus Prima Vibopa Damanik Purba, Meriska Purba, Nancy Angelia Purba, Nuryosianna Putri Purba, Sintia Purba, Yoel Renita Saragih Sagala, Novita E. Saragih, Elza L.L. Saragih, Elza Leyli Lisnora Sarma Panggabean Shelly Loreta Napitupulu Siagian, Beslina Afrian Siagian, Sentinawati Siahaan, Aldi Francisco Sianipar, Jelita K. Sianturi, Monalisa Frince Siboro, Hensani Br Sidabutar, Yanti Arasi Sihotang, Elena Damayanti Sihotang, Winri Agnes Silaen, Srinatalia Silalahi, Laura Simanjuntak, Tarida Alvina Simbolon, Winda Simon Siregar Simorangkir, Nomi Agustina Sinaga, Amelia K.D. Sinaga, Audy Silvana Br Sinaga, Devi Ansani C. Sipayung, Nurliana Sirait, Anggilina Sirait, Esti Marlina Siregar, Rumada Sitanggang Gusar, Martua Reynhat Sitanggang, Pitri Yani Sitepu, Santa Sitinjak, Febriartha Sitohang, Hana Sitohang, Hanna Sitohang, Tigor SITOMPUL, SERINA ANGELA Sitorus, Crisdayanti Sitorus, Pontas J. Situmorang, Doce Maria Situmorang, Enjelina Srinatalia Silaen Tambunan, Marlina Agkris Tarihoran, Yuly Thesalonika, Emelda Wa, Yerni Yoel Purba