Interactive Learning Media for Writing Narrative Texts: A Development Study in Indonesian Language Learning

Abstract

This study aims to develop interactive learning media to enhance the narrative text writing skills of Class VIII students at MTs Al Yusufiah Sidorejo. Writing narrative texts is an essential component of Indonesian language learning, yet many students struggle with organizing ideas, selecting appropriate vocabulary, and composing coherent paragraphs. These challenges are often caused by conventional teaching methods and the lack of engaging, student-centered media. To address this issue, the research developed an interactive learning media designed to stimulate student engagement, foster creativity, and support independent writing practice. The study employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach using the ADDIE model, which consists of five phases: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. During the analysis phase, student needs and writing challenges were identified through classroom observation and teacher interviews. The design and development phases involved the creation of multimedia-rich learning materials that combined visual, audio, and interactive elements. In the implementation phase, the media was tested in a classroom setting involving 30 students from Class VIII, while the evaluation phase measured its effectiveness through pretest and posttest assessments. The results revealed a significant improvement in students' writing performance. The average pretest score was 70, while the posttest average increased to 85. This 15-point gain indicates that the interactive learning media successfully supported students in mastering the structure and language features of narrative texts. The findings suggest that interactive media can serve as an effective instructional tool in Indonesian language learning, particularly in enhancing writing skills. Therefore, the developed media can be recommended for wider application in similar educational contexts to support innovative and student-centered language instruction.