Rahmi Junizah, 2026. The Use of Outdoor Learning Activity to Boost Students’ Writing Performance at the XI Grade SMA Negeri 6 Palopo (Supervisor I: Paldy. Supervisor II: Sri Rahayu).
This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of outdoor learning activities in improving students’ writing performance at SMA Negeri 6 Palopo. The research empployed a pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post test approach. The sample consisted of 34 students selected through random sampling. This instrument used in this study was a writing test administered before and after the implementation of outdoor learning activities. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistic through SPSS. The findings showed that the mean score in the pre-test was 60.44, while the mean score in the post-test increased to 85.88. furthermore, the result of the paired sample t-test revealed a significance value (2-tailed) of 0.000, which was lower than the significance level of 0.05. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that outdoor learning activities significantly improved students’ writing performance. Therefore, outdoor learning activities can be considered an effective teaching strategy to enhance students’ writing skills.