THE EFFECT OF PROBLEM BASED LEARNING MODEL IN ENGLISH LESSONS IN CLASS VII MTS BUSTANUL ULUM

Abstract

improving student learning outcomes in English subjects in grade VII MTs Bustanul Ulum. The research design used a quantitative pre-experimental approach involving 20 students as samples. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests. They were given before and after the implementation of PBL for six meetings. The results showed a significant increase in student learning outcomes, with an average pre-test score of 62 increasing to 82 in the post-test. Statistical analysis using the t-test showed a statistically significant difference, confirming the effectiveness of PBL in improving student learning outcomes. The implementation of PBL actively involved students in the learning process through solving real problems that were relevant to their lives. Group discussion activities, independent investigations, and solution presentations provided students with meaningful learning experiences and improved critical thinking and collaboration skills. In addition, PBL also succeeded in increasing student motivation towards learning English by creating an interesting and relevant learning atmosphere. This study concludes that PBL is an effective and innovative learning method to improve student learning outcomes and motivation. The implications of this research provide recommendations for teachers to adopt PBL in learning to create more meaningful and relevant learning experiences.