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| 1 | 2024 Article | A study on teaching descriptive essay writing skills to students through virtual tourism Sunthareisan Thirunn Kesvan Abstract: This study examines how Form 4 Tamil language students at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Setia Alam, situated in Shah Alam, Selangor, can improve their descriptive essay writing abilities by using virtual tourism (VT) as an innovative teaching tool. The main goal of VT-based education is to assess students' descriptive writing skills, difficulties, and general progress. Due to their limited vocabulary, lack of exposure to a variety of events, and disinterest in traditional teaching techniques that frequently rely on superficial explanations, many students struggle while writing descriptive essays. This study uses a mixed-methods strategy that includes pre-tests, post-tests, reflective observations, and ongoing assessments spread out across eight weeks in order to address these issues. John Dewey's experiential learning theory and 21st-century learning concepts serve as the foundation for the instructional planning, guaranteeing an engaging and participatory learning environment...... 44 hits |