Development of Experiential-Based Learning Model for Writing Text of Exemplum

ABSTRACT This research is a development research using 4-D development model aims to know the process of developing experiential learning model for writing exemplum text in grade IX students of SMP Muhammadiyah 57 Medan and whether the experiential-based learning model can improve the ability to write text exemplum on students of class IX SMP Muhammadiyah 57 Medan. The 4-D development model was developed by Thiangrajaan and Sammel consisting of four stages: Define, Design, Develop, and Desseminate. In this research the development of experiential based learning model at the stage of its dissemination is done limited in SMP Muhammadiyah 57 Medan School through some validation from the validator. Subjects in this study were students of class IX-1, IX-2 and IX-3 SMP Muhammadiyah 57 Medan with limited trials and extended from small groups to large groups. Instruments used to collect data are questionnaires, interviews, student activity observation sheets and tests. Data collection tool in the form of questionnaire using Likert scale. The data obtained were analyzed by qualitative descriptive statistic. The result of this research is that the quality of learning design from colleagues is 66,79% in the range of score 55% ≤X≤75% with good criterion. For the student's motivation obtained a score of 80.39% with very good criteria. Student activity during the learning process can be seen in the form of tables and graphs presented. Thus, it can be concluded that this development is suitable to be used as one of the learning strategies in the classroom