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UNTAG BANYUWANGIUNTAG BANYUWANGI

Journal Journal of English Teaching and LearningJournal of English Teaching and Learning Abstract

Utilizing Instagram as Pedagogical Tools to Promote Students Self-efficacy in Writing Descriptive in the First Grade of Senior Hight School. Writing is one of the beneficial language skills that can help students to express their idea, show their feeling, and build their critical thinking and knowledge. Descriptive text is one type of writing which as basic writing, students can descript some figures with their own feeling and fact. Most of the students in one of senior hight school in Banyuwangi are lack motivation especially at Self-efficacy on writing descriptive. Self-efficacy is the individual perception of the ability to complete and know what they must do to get their goals. Self-efficacy can be influence by some factor such as experience , comment , etc. This research focus on the utilization of Instagram platform as pedagogical tools to promote students self-efficacy in writing descriptive on the first grade on senior hight school Banyuwangi , the participant consist of 36 students. This research used methodology classroom action research and did two cycle. The result showed that the utilization of Instagram as pedagogical tools to promote students self-efficacy in writing descriptive was complete and succesfull. The data showed that in cycle one 66% (24 students) from 36 can reach the passing grade 70 for writing descriptive text and self-efficacy questionaire. The progress grow 3% from cycle one, in cycle two 69% (25 students) of 36 can reach the passing grade 70 for writing descriptive text and self-efficacy questionaire.

Conclusion

The research successfully utilized Instagram as a pedagogical tool to enhance students self-efficacy in descriptive writing.The results indicated that 66% of students achieved a passing grade of 70 in both writing descriptive text and the self-efficacy questionnaire in the first cycle, increasing to 69% in the second cycle.Despite some challenges during the pandemic, the study demonstrated the potential of integrating social media into English language learning to improve student engagement and writing skills.

Future Research

Further research could explore the long-term effects of Instagram-based learning on students writing development and self-efficacy beyond the scope of descriptive writing. Investigating the impact of different Instagram features, such as Reels or Stories, on writing engagement and creativity could also provide valuable insights. Additionally, studies could examine how to effectively address the digital divide and ensure equitable access to technology for all students, maximizing the benefits of mobile-assisted language learning. These investigations will contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of how to leverage social media platforms to foster effective and inclusive writing instruction, particularly in dynamic educational contexts like the one presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. The integration of Instagram into the curriculum can be further enhanced by exploring its potential to facilitate peer feedback and collaborative writing activities, fostering a more interactive and supportive learning environment.

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