The use of Brainstorming in learning writing

Abstract

One of the learning models that can be implemented in increasing students ability in English is to use Brainstorming. Brainstorming is a learning model that focuses on exchanging opinions with students in the learning process. Brainstorming provides opportunities for students to express their opinions and also create alternative solutions to overcome their writing skills in learning English. The purpose of this study, by using brainstorming can improve students' thinking abilities in expressing opinions in English.
The method used for this research uses a qualitative / interpretative paradigm. And the learning process becomes more active after using Brainstorming. So, it can be argued that the use of brainstorming can improve students 'ability to regulate English and also can train students' ability to express opinions. one learning model that can be applied is to use problem based learning (pbl), focused on providing solutions to students' problems. In the use of problem based learning (PBL), there are several ways that can be done, one of them is by brainstorming. brainstorm makes the class more active because it is based on discussion. The participants of this research are the students of class 11, with 2 sessions in the span of one hour of teaching and learning. the result of this research is to improve students' ability in mastering aspects of English especially writing.