How to Write a Diary using the Suggestopedia Method: Action Research on KOICA Students at Hana Language Center

Abstract

This study aims to describe and explain the application of the suggestopedia method in BIPA learning, especially in writing diaries. The research method used is Classroom Action Research, with two cycles covering: planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. The results showed an increase in the results of the ability to write diaries in the elderly students of the KOICA class at the Hana Language Center Indonesia. First, the use of music media and the application of the suggestopedia method can improve the quality of the learning process and improve the results of the ability to write narrative essays for elderly students in the KOICA class at Hana Language Center Indonesia. Second, improving the ability to write diaries by narrating events experienced by students through the suggestopedia method with music media for KOICA class students (Indonesian for Korean speakers) at the Hana Language Center Indonesia, among others, can be seen from the results of the final test cycle I. which shows the average score achieved by students is 61.33 or is included in the good category, while in the second Cycle the average value achieved is 75.00. It means an increase from Cycle I to cycle II, as much as 13.67.