The Impact of Round Table Technique towards Students’ Writing Ability

Abstract

The round table technique is a collaborative learning method designed to enhance students' writing skills through active participation and interaction among group members. In the context of learning, the implementation of this technique is believed to positively impact students' academic outcomes, particularly in writing skills that require creativity, understanding of language structure, and systematic organisation of ideas. The aim of this study was to determine whether the use of the round table technique influences students' writing skills. The researcher employed an experimental method, selecting a sample using a cluster random sampling technique. A total of 76 students from two classes were chosen as the sample, with one class serving as the experimental group taught using the round table technique, and the other class as the control group taught using conventional discussion methods. To collect data, the researcher utilised a writing test. For data analysis, the researcher applied the t-test formula. Based on the calculations, it was found that the round table technique significantly influenced the writing skills of tenth-grade students at SMK Negeri 4 Bandar Lampung. The average scores of students taught using the round table technique were higher compared to those taught using discussion techniques. This is evident from the results obtained in the experimental group (71.96) compared to the control group (60.71). From the data analysis, the t-test result was 5.51, which is greater than the t-table value. At both the 5% and 1% significance levels, the values were 2.00 and 2.66, respectively. This indicates that t-test > t-table, leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis (H0) and the acceptance of the alternative hypothesis (Ha). In other words, there is a significant influence of the round table technique on the writing skills of tenth-grade students at SMK Negeri 4 Bandar Lampung.