LITERATURE REVIEW ON THE CONTEXTUAL APPROACH IN IMPROVING THE WRITING SKILLS OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Authors

  • Afaf Atiqah Samudra University
  • Apri Boy Sebayang Samudra University
  • Bahagia Fitri Ningsi Samudra University
  • Nadia Chalaska Samudra University
  • Siti Yuli Khairani Daulay Samudra University
  • Juliati Juliati Samudra University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24114/jmpsd.v2i3.69852

Keywords:

Contextual Contextual, Writing Skills, Literature Review

Abstract

This study aims to systematically examine the application of the contextual approach (Contextual Teaching and Learning/CTL) in improving the writing skills of elementary school students. The method used is a systematic literature review by analyzing various articles and scientific books relevant to writing learning and the contextual approach. The results of the study show that the CTL approach is able to create meaningful learning by linking the material to the students' real experiences. This approach has been proven to increase students' active engagement, creativity, and ability to express ideas and thoughts in writing. In addition, CTL helps students understand the material more deeply and retain it longer in their memory. Therefore, the contextual approach is recommended as an alternative effective learning strategy to improve the writing skills of elementary school students.

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Published

2025-01-30

How to Cite

Afaf Atiqah, Apri Boy Sebayang, Bahagia Fitri Ningsi, Nadia Chalaska, Siti Yuli Khairani Daulay, and Juliati Juliati. “LITERATURE REVIEW ON THE CONTEXTUAL APPROACH IN IMPROVING THE WRITING SKILLS OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS”. Jurnal Merah Putih Sekolah Dasar 2, no. 3 (January 30, 2025): 216–220. Accessed January 21, 2026. https://jurnal.unimed.ac.id/2012/index.php/jmpsd/article/view/69852.

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