ABSTRACT

This research aims to investigate the effectiveness of constructivism method in teaching how to write poetry in English and Literature Department, Faculty of Adab and Humanities, UIN Alauddin Makassar. The research focuses on how constructivism enhances student engagement, creativity, and understanding in the poetry writing process. Using questionnaires and observations, the research measures students' perceptions, participation and creative outputs after applying constructivism method in the classroom. The findings indicate that the majority of students feel more actively involved and motivated to write poetry using this method. Furthermore, students show significant improvements in their ability to express ideas, explore poetic techniques, and develop personal writing styles. Constructivism also fosters collaborative learning and critical thinking among students, leading to more dynamic and creative poetry production. The research concludes that constructivism is more effective than traditional teaching methods in enhancing students’ poetry writing skills, and it is recommended for broader implementation in poetry and creative writing courses.