The Implementation of Project Based Learning by Using Digital Comics to Enhance Students' Creativity and Critical Thinking in Writing Recount Text
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Project-Based Learning, Digital Comics, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Recount Text WritingAbstrak
In the context of 21st-century education, English language instruction is expected to promote not only linguistic proficiency but also higher-order thinking skills, particularly creativity and critical thinking. Writing recount texts remains a challenging task for many EFL students, as it requires the ability to generate ideas, organize events chronologically, and reflect meaningfully on past experiences. This study investigates the effect of implementing Project-Based Learning (PBL) supported by digital comics on students’ creativity and critical thinking in writing recount texts. The research employed a quasi-experimental design involving two eighth-grade classes at SMP Negeri 5 Jepara, consisting of an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group received instruction through PBL integrated with digital comics, while the control group was taught using conventional teaching methods. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests and analyzed using quantitative statistical techniques. The results reveal that students who participated in PBL activities using digital comics demonstrated significantly greater improvement in creativity and critical thinking compared to those taught through traditional instruction. The findings suggest that the integration of PBL and digital comics creates an engaging and student-centered learning environment that effectively supports idea development, reflective thinking, and creative expression in writing recount texts. Therefore, this instructional approach can be considered an effective strategy for enhancing EFL students’ writing skills and higher-order thinking abilities.
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