Elvyra Elvyra, Leil Badrah Zaki

Designing Project-Based Narrative Text Using Wattpad

Introduction

Designing project-based narrative text using wattpad. Develop project-based learning for narrative text using Wattpad, integrating ICT to meet student expectations for digital English language learning. This RnD study designs effective digital teaching materials.

Abstract

Today's teaching is not the same as the one that people did several decades ago. Several decades ago, people used blackboards and textbooks in the classroom. But nowadays, people use digital technologies in teaching and learning activities. This study aims to develop project-based learning for Narrative text by using Wattpad. This research uses Research and Development (RnD) method. The first step is collecting data through questionnaire and interview. The result showed that students had high expectations towards ICT use in English Language Learning, where 42,4% of students hoped that digital-based learning media would be used more often in the learning process. Thus, the author will design teaching material and assessments that is integrated with ICT (Information and Communication Technology). During the progress of making the output, the author will consult with the lecturer to design a more optimal and effective output. The output will be implemented in the partner school on the second week of January 2023.

Review

This study presents a timely and relevant exploration into the integration of digital technologies, specifically Wattpad, within English language learning for narrative text. The core aim to develop project-based learning materials using Wattpad addresses a significant contemporary need to adapt teaching methodologies to the digital native generation. The use of a Research and Development (RnD) methodology is appropriate for this objective, signalling an intent to create a practical, evidence-informed educational product. The initial needs analysis, gathering data through questionnaires and interviews, is a crucial first step, and the finding that students have high expectations for ICT use in English learning provides a strong justification for the proposed intervention. The abstract effectively outlines the preliminary phase of the RnD process, highlighting the data collection that informs the necessity of a digital approach. The reported student expectation (42.4% hoping for more digital-based learning media) clearly validates the study's direction towards designing ICT-integrated teaching materials and assessments. While the abstract states the author will design these materials in consultation with a lecturer and plans for implementation in January 2023, it currently offers limited detail on the specific pedagogical design principles, the nature of the project-based learning activities, or *how* Wattpad will be intricately woven into the narrative text instruction beyond being a general digital platform. Elaboration on these design specifics would greatly strengthen the proposed contribution. While the premise is promising and highly relevant, the abstract could benefit from more depth regarding the theoretical underpinnings guiding the project-based learning design and the specific affordances of Wattpad being leveraged. A key element missing from the abstract's description of the RnD process is the subsequent *evaluation* phase, which is critical for assessing the effectiveness and optimality of the developed output – merely implementing the material is not sufficient for a complete RnD cycle. Future iterations of this work, and particularly the full paper, should thoroughly detail the innovative aspects of the design, the specific learning outcomes targeted, and the robust evaluation plan to demonstrate the true impact and effectiveness of using Wattpad for project-based narrative text instruction.

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