TEACHING WRITING FOR ENGLISH MARITIME USING WORD WALL APPLICATION THROUGH CONTEXTUAL TEACHING AND LEARNING (CTL) IN FIRST GRADE AT PAREPARE MARITIME SCHOOL: STUDENTS' LEARNING OUTPUT

Eka Puspita sari, 2024. Teaching Writing for English Maritime Using Word Wall Application Through Contextual Teaching And Learning (CTL) in First Grade at Parepare
Maritime School: Students' Learning Output, Supervised by Ammang Latifa and Amaluddin The mastery of English, particularly in specialized fields like Maritime English, is
critical for students in maritime education. This study investigates the effectiveness of the Wordwall application, implemented through a Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL)
approach, in enhancing the writing skills of first-grade students at Parepare Maritime School. The primary goal of this research is to assess whether the integration of digital learning tools like Wordwall can improve students' ability to compose narrative texts, increase their
engagement, and foster a more dynamic learning environment.
The research problem addressed the limited improvement in students' writing skills
when relying solely on traditional textbooks, their boredom due to repetitive teaching models, and their negative perceptions of English writing in the classroom. To address these issues, a pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design was employed, involving 22 students from the first grade at Parepare Maritime School. The study measured the students' writing proficiency and engagement levels before and after the intervention using a pre-test and post�test, obtained by an observation checklist to monitor their activeness during the learning process. Results indicated a significant improvement in the students' writing abilities, with
the mean score increasing from 65.86 in the pre-test to 83.40 in the post-test. The standard deviation decreased from 7.53 to 4.58, suggesting a reduction in score variance and indicating a more consistent improvement across the students. Furthermore, the t-test value of 9.32, which exceeded the critical value of 2.071, confirmed the Statistical significance of the observed improvements.
The study also revealed that the Wordwall application, when combined with the CTL approach, significantly enhanced students' engagement and participation in the learning
process. The observation checklist highlighted fluctuations in student activeness, with notable increases in interest and enthusiasm by the final meeting, suggesting that the interactive and contextually relevant nature of Wordwall contributed to a more effective learning experience. These findings underscore the potential of integrating digital tools like Wordwall in maritime education to not only improve specific language skills but also to foster a more engaging and responsive learning environment. The study recommends further exploration of such tools in broader educational contexts to enhance student outcomes.