Tesis

Using combined online mun simulation and instagram microblogging to improve students’ writing skills / Deni Yatri

Abstrak
This study aims to examine the combined use of online Model United Nations (MUN) simulation and Instagram microblogging as a method to enhance English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students rsquo writing skills. The background of the study highlights the importance of developing EFL writing competence particularly in opinion essay writing which requires critical thinking and complex argumentation skills. EFL students often face various difficulties in expressing their ideas effectively in written form such as challenges in organizing ideas providing supporting evidence for opinions and maintaining motivation in writing. This research employs a classroom action research (CAR) design involving students from the English Language Education Study Program. The main instructional implementation consists of online MUN simulation activities including diplomatic debates position paper writing and discussions on global issues. These activities are complemented by Instagram microblogging tasks which serve as a supportive medium for creatively expressing opinions and improving digital literacy. Data were collected through pre-test and post-test writing assessments as well as field notes. The findings indicate a significant improvement in students rsquo opinion writing skills after the implementation of the combined MUN and Instagram microblogging approach. The students rsquo average writing score increased from 62.32 to 75.68 points (from a fair to a good level) showing a mean improvement of 13.36 points. Specifically the average score for the introduction aspect rose from 16.78 to 19.78 while main points increased significantly from 16.78 to 20.63. The conclusion aspect improved from 7.74 to 10.53. Additionally there were smaller yet positive improvements in organization (6.79 to 8.26) style (6.79 to 8.31) and mechanics (7.42 to 8.16). Overall the results demonstrate positive progress across all six writing components with the most substantial gains observed in introduction ( 3.00) and main points ( 3.85). Students became more confident in organizing arguments selecting appropriate vocabulary and composing coherent essays. Furthermore the microblogging activity provided additional motivation through public engagement and the use of a familiar social media platform. The MUN simulation also promoted higher-order thinking collaboration and a deeper understanding of global issues relevant to the learning context. In conclusion the combination of online MUN simulation and Instagram microblogging proved effective in improving EFL students rsquo opinion writing skills. This study recommends the implementation of this method as an innovative and contextual alternative approach to teaching English writing.

Informasi Detail

DDC

Rt 421 YAT u

Prodi

Universitas Negeri Malang. Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, 2025.

Deskripsi Fisik

xvi, 195 lembar : ilus. ; 30 cm.

Bahasa

No Reg

00839/RT/25

Edisi

Tesis (Pascasarjana)--Universitas Negeri Malang. 2025

Subjek

1. BAHASA INGGRIS - MENULIS
2. ENGLISH - WRITING

Pembimbing

1. Dr. Mirjam Anugerahwati, M.a.; 2. Dr. Lestari Setyowati, M.pd

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