PIXELS TO PROSE: A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON IMPACT OF PICTURE MEDIA ON STUDENTS’ WRITING POTENTIAL

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to study the effectiveness and impact of pictures media upon elementary grade students writing competencies. The study employed a quantitative research method of the quasi-experimental design. The subjects of the research were eighth grade students at a private sector elementary school. Total 30 students were formed experimental and control groups. Experimental as well control group consisted of 15 students respectively. The sampling technique used in this research is the purposive sampling. Pre-test and post tests were conducted to evaluate the impact of picture students’ writing achievement/scores. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics of the percentage as well as mean score and standard deviations. The results of study offered significant information that further helps in reaching the desired conclusion and making the suitable decisions. The result suggests that pictures technique as writing instruction enhances the writing skill of students. However, the results further suggest that series of intervention is needed to achieve the objective of improving the students’ writing skills.