Implementation of the RADEC (Read-Answer-Discuss-Explain-Create) Learning Model to improve Elementary School Student’s English writing Skill

Abstract

One of the efforts to respond to current educational challenges was by developing writing skills, including writing in a foreign language like English. This presented a significant challenge for students, particularly in Indonesia. Of the four language skills, writing had its own challenges and was still considered the most difficult skill to master by most Indonesian students. This research aimed to determine how the RADEC Model could improve students’ skills in writing English texts. The activities involved several stages: observation, teaching, and a post-test. This research uses a quantitative method of experimental type using a pre-experimental design using the One-Group Pretest Post-test Design model with a sample size of 27 students. Data analysis techniques using normality test, descriptive analysis, Wilcoxon test, and making conclusions. Initial observations showed students’ weak writing skills, which became a key consideration in determining the learning model. The RADEC model was selected based on its alignment with students' interests and abilities. Post-test results found that more than half of the students showed improvement in writing skills with the RADEC model, with frequent errors still observed in vocabulary usage.