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In order to discuss the teaching planning and implementation process, this research was conducted by a researcher who designed a set of application mind map in teaching writing program to the seventh grade students. Through observation records, writing results, students’ feedback questionnaires, and students’ interviews, researcher examined the effects of changes in the writing of the students after the implementation of the program and teachers' professional competences. Research time is from September 2015 to January 2016. Teaching program implementation starts from October 2016 to November 2016 (six classes in total). In this research, action research is adopted to explore the students ' learning process. The methods of data collection include students’ feedback, observation records, teachers' reflections and writing results. The results of this research are: A. The application of mind map in writing teaching process is: guiding, drawing mind map, group collaborative learning, and writing. B. The application of mind map improves students' writing skills. It is most significantly different in middle level students’ writing performances. C. The application of mind map for writing attitude, it is significantly different in high and middle level students’ writing performances. D. In the process of action research, researcher enhances teachers' professional competences.
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