Needs Analysis for Developing an Indonesian Language Learning Module Based on the Estafet Writing Model

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the needs for developing an Indonesian language learning module based on the Estafet Writing model for elementary school students. The study is motivated by students’ low narrative writing skills and the limited availability of teaching materials that support collaborative and creative writing processes. This research employed a qualitative descriptive approach, involving teachers and fourth-grade students from two elementary schools in Garut Regency. Data were collected through questionnaires and pre-writing tests. The results indicate that all students lacked additional writing materials, most students preferred visual media (90%), and 77.5% were interested in Estafet Writing activities. The average writing skills were still low, with scores of 38.2% and 43.2%. These findings highlight the need to develop an Estafet Writing module that integrates collaboration, creativity, and visual media to improve students’ motivation and narrative writing skills. The module is expected to serve as a contextual and adaptive instructional guide for teachers to conduct more interactive and meaningful Indonesian language learning.