Needs Analysis of Developing a German Descriptive Writing Learning Model Level A1 Using Project Based Learning
Date Published : 22 January 2026
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Anim Purwanto
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Ninuk Lustyantie
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Muhammad Kamal bin Abdul Hakim
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needs analysis
descriptive writing
german langiage level A1
project-based learning
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Abstract
The urgency of the study lies in the importance of descriptive writing ability as an early indicator in the assessment of German writing competence. This is reinforced by the demands of the curriculum and international certifications such as the Goethe-Zertifikat which places descriptive text as one of the main competencies. The lack of writing activities, students' difficulties in determining topics and developing ideas are the contributing factors. The purpose of this study is to analyze the need for developing a learning model for writing German descriptions at A1 level using project-based learning. The method used is descriptive qualitative. The needs analysis was conducted on 35 students and 4 teachers with questionnaires and interviews. The results of the needs analysis showed that a learning model for A1 level German descriptive writing using project-based learning is needed by students and teachers. Students want descriptive writing learning tasks to be completed through projects with clear guidelines. Teachers said that the development of a project-based writing learning model is needed, because students learn through direct experience. This research supports the SDGs on quality education through improving the quality of foreign language literacy and developing learning models.
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Anim, A., Ninuk, N., & Muhammad Kamal bin Abdul, M. K. bin A. (2026). Needs Analysis of Developing a German Descriptive Writing Learning Model Level A1 Using Project Based Learning. International Conference on Islamic Education and Instruction, 2(1), 1-13. https://conferences.uinsaid.ac.id/iciei/paper/view/823