Development Of Teaching Materials Research Articles

ELT Student Teachers’ Acceptance and Knowledge Base of Integrating Virtual Reality into Task-Based Contexts

This qualitative study explored the acceptance and knowledge base of English language teaching (ELT) student teachers regarding the incorporation of virtual reality (VR) into oral tasks to promote learner engagement within the framework of task-based language teaching (TBLT). Twenty-six ELT student teachers, pursuing their Master of Arts degree at a university in Hong Kong, were interviewed about their acceptance of VR oral tasks and assessed on their knowledge of task engagement and VR. Content analysis, guided by the technology acceptance model and the technological pedagogical and content knowledge (TPACK) framework, was conducted to analyse their interview data. The findings indicated their acceptance of VR-based oral tasks, based on their overall positive perceptions of VR, and confirmed their existing pedagogical knowledge of task engagement. However, their concerns regarding the effectiveness of VR-based oral tasks were influenced by their insufficient TPACK. The findings highlight their urgent need for professional training, not only to enhance VR experiential opportunities but also to learn how to develop teaching materials that integrate VR.

Development of teaching materials with agricultural insight to introduce of agriculture in primary school students

Agriculture is one of the supports for national food needs, so it must continue to be preserved. Unfortunately, nowadays, the sustainability of agriculture is increasingly worrying. Many young people are no longer interested in becoming farmers or working in the agricultural sector. A solution like this must be immediately sought so that regeneration is maintained. This research aimed to develop teaching materials with agricultural insight to introduce of agriculture in primary school students in Indonesia. The research used the research and development (RD) method. Development was carried out using the Borg and Gall model, including: research and informing collecting, planning, preliminary development, and preliminary field testing and main product revision. The research results indicated that: i) the teaching material that was successfully developed was in the form of a textbook entitled “I love agriculture”. This book contains ten materials on agricultural, and ii) the test results showed that the agriculturaloriented teaching materials are of good quality. From the product eligibility test involving material experts and media experts, the average assessment score was 86.25%, while the average assessment score from students reached 85.25%. This research implied that students could get to know and love agriculture through learning activities at school.

Enhancing teaching materials development course with the ICARE learning model in e-learning

Using e-learning in higher education has many important benefits and advantages in todays world of education. Therefore, this research aims to develop e-learning based on the introduction, connection, application, reflection, extend (ICARE) learning model for developing teaching materials courses in the Faculty of Education, Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha. The Hannafin and Peck development model was adopted as a foundational method, and the digital content developed was subjected to formative evaluation methods, including i) expert validation, ii) individual assessment, and iii) small group evaluation. To ascertain the quality of the developed content, the research engaged 3 expert evaluators, each specializing in media, instructional design, and content. Concurrently, individual evaluation was carried out with 3 students, followed by a small group evaluation involving 9 additional students. Data collection techniques involved both observational measures and questionnaire-based inquiries. The expert assessment showed that the design, media, and content dimensions all fell within the "very good" category. Student reactions, as measured through both individual and small group evaluations, consistently aligned with the "very good" category. Therefore, the attractiveness and practicality of electronic learning (e-learning) fell under the "very good" classification, due to the implementation of the ICARE learning model as the foundational design principle.

Learning Innovation: PBL-STEM 4H Ecobrick material Teaching for 7th Graders to Enhance Ecoliteracy

Teaching materials that accommodate innovative learning to improve environmental literacy are currently essential. Development research has been conducted to develop and examine the effectiveness of ecobrick theme teaching materials in improving student ecoliteracy. The teaching materials are packaged with the PBL-STEM 4H model (project based learning- science, technology, engineering, and mathematics - head, heart, hand, and harmony). The research employs research and development method and ADDIE design (analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation). This research uses interview guidelines, observation questionnaire sheets, and environmental literacy instruments as research instruments. In the development stage, this research employs several science teachers in the Sukabumi Regency, as determined by purposive sampling. In the implementation stage, 7th-grade students of one secondary school in West Java were tested to evaluate the effectiveness of the teaching materials in improving eco-literacy. Teaching materials were developed using PBL-STEM learning steps characterized by 4H values. The teaching materials' validation results show high validity with a feasibility score of 87.2, including a very valid category. The CVI (content validity index) and CVR (content validity ratio) indexes of 0.995 and 0.990 are included in the valid category. Teacher response to teaching materials reaches 90.05, including the outstanding category. The implementation results show that using the developed teaching materials during learning can improve student eco-literacy.

Development of IBL STEM Model-Based Teaching Materials Using Wordwall to Improve Students' Critical Thinking Skills

This study aims to develop teaching materials based on the IBL STEM model using the Wordwall application to improve students' critical thinking skills. The development model used refers to the ADDIE model with 30 students of the Chemistry Education Study Program, UNIMED as research subjects. The research instrument used an expert validation sheet and a test of students' critical thinking skills on stoichiometry material as many as 25 questions in the form of multiple choices. The results of the study indicate that teaching materials based on the IBL STEM model using the Wordwall application are feasible and effective in improving students' critical thinking skills in Stoichiometry learning. The feasibility is met qualitatively based on the assessment of material expert validators with an average total score of 4.36 (valid) and the assessment of media expert validators with an average total score of 4.32 (valid). Effectiveness is met based on the results of product implementation and evaluation results and is proven by statistical hypothesis testing (p < 0.05) with an average achievement of increasing students' critical thinking skills of 40.067 ± 9.318.

Pengembangan Bahan Ajar E-Comic melalui Aplikasi Canva pada Mata Pelajaran IPAS di Sekolah Dasar

This research is motivated by the lack of variety of science teaching materials used by fifth-grade teachers and the minimal number of teaching materials, as well as the fact that there are still teachers who are not skilled in utilizing ICT in making teaching materials. This study aimed to determine the development process and feasibility of open materials based on E-Comic. The research method used is Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE model. The study results are 1) Development of E-Comic-based teaching materials using the ADDIE model through 5 stages: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The process of developing teaching materials is carried out by analyzing student needs, characteristics, and curriculum, making plans such as storyboard design, material plans, and product design plans including character and cover designs using the AI-assisted Canva application. 2) The results of the feasibility test by media experts 1 and 2 scored 86% and 90% with the category "Feasible". The feasibility test results by material experts 1 and 2 scored 84% and 98% with the category "Feasible". The final stage was a field trial and then an evaluation was carried out with product revisions. Teacher response test, student responses in small and large groups scored 95%, 88%, and 87.2% with the category "Appropriate". It can be concluded that E-Comic-based teaching materials are appropriate for use in learning for students at school.

Reform Strategies for the Popular Music Public Course Based on Key Competences

This study aims to explore the application potential of international music teaching methods in the reform of public basic courses of popular music in Chinese universities. Using mixed research methods, the applicability of Dalcroze, Kodaly, and Orff teaching methods was systematically evaluated through expert interviews, teaching material development, and a quasi-experimental design. The study found that these methods have high overall applicability in the Chinese higher education environment (average rating 4.183/5), but require localization adjustments. Based on this, the innovative textbook "Fundamentals and Applications of Popular Music" (IOC value 0.920) and a 12-week teaching plan (IOC value 0.880) were developed. The results of the 16-week teaching experiment showed that the students in the experimental group were significantly better than the control group in terms of music theory knowledge, appreciation ability, creative ability and learning interest (p<0.01). This study proposes a curriculum reform strategy that integrates innovation, technology empowerment, and interdisciplinary integration, providing theoretical basis and practical guidance for improving the quality of popular music education in colleges and universities. Future research directions include expanding the sample scope, conducting long-term follow-up studies, and deepening cross-cultural comparative analysis.

Cultural Persons’ Representations in High School English Language Teaching Materials in Indonesia

Integrating both local and target cultures in English Language Teaching Materials and emphasizes the need for balance to promote cultural diversity and understanding become an important thing in today’s era. During teaching practice activities at SMAN 17 Tebo, the researcher found that the cultural materials in the English Teaching Materials used are not balanced between the source culture, target culture, and international culture. This has an impact on cross-cultural understanding and less than optimal cultural awareness among students. The purpose of this research is to explore the representation of cultural persons in government textbook and teacher-made modules. This research uses qualitative content analysis as a research design. This research involved a sample of government-approved English language textbooks entitled “Bahasa Inggris Work in Progress” and a teacher-made module at SMAN 11 Tebo. The results show that from the theme of great athletes in chapter one of the Bahasa Inggris Work In Progress textbook and teacher-made module, it can be seen that the dominant sports branch comes from international culture. While the cultural persons represented as athletes are dominated by the source culture. It is recommended that future development of English language teaching (ELT) materials, both in government textbooks like Bahasa Inggris Work in Progress and teacher-made modules, should strive for a more balanced representation of source culture, target culture, and international culture for fostering intercultural competence among Indonesian students.

Manifestasi Nilai Kemanusiaan dalam Cerpen Kontemporer dan Relevansinya Sebagai Materi

This research examines the manifestation of humanistic values in six selected short stories from Kompas in 2021-2022 as an alternative literary teaching material. The phenomenon of declining understanding of humanitarian values among students and the importance of instilling these values through literary works serve as the background for this study. The goal is to identify and analyze the representation of humanism in contemporary Indonesian literature. The research method uses a descriptive qualitative approach with content analysis techniques. The analysis results show that the six short stories studied are rich in humanistic values such as openness, responsibility, solidarity, justice, self-sacrifice, care, and mutual assistance. The structure of a short story, including characters and setting, plays an important role in conveying those values. "The Holy Family" depicts openness, "The Three-Colored Bahar Roots" emphasizes sacrifice, "This City is a Well" explores solidarity, "About the Name of Majid Pucuk" showcases the struggle for justice, "The House that Always Smells Bad" illustrates mutual aid, and "The Fading Spark in His Eyes" highlights family care. This finding has implications for the development of more contextual literature teaching materials, encouraging a deeper understanding of humanism among students.

Development of Digital Teaching Materials for Short Story Texts Based on Local Wisdom in Middle Schools (Phase D)

Education must integrate local wisdom to prevent cultural values ​​from fading in the era of globalization. The Merdeka Curriculum supports this with the flexibility to emphasize character education and independence. Digital teaching materials based on local wisdom, such as short story texts, can improve students' reading, writing and cultural understanding skills. The aim of this research is to develop and test digital teaching materials for short story texts based on local wisdom for junior high school students. This research used the ADDIE method with the help of 2 media and language validators as well as 6 students and 3 teachers in testing teaching materials. Data collection techniques were carried out using questionnaires, interviews and documentation. The teaching material design process begins with an analysis of student needs and the curriculum, followed by creating a storyboard and validation by two validators who state that the teaching material is very worthy of being tested. The implementation of local wisdom-based teaching materials shows high effectiveness, with student responses reaching 90% and teacher responses 87%, both in the very good category.

Academic Administration that Affects Proactive Learning of Educational Institutions under Chaiyaphum Municipality

Background and Aims: This research aims to study and compare the level of academic administration that affects active learning management in educational institutions under Chaiyaphum Municipality. The analysis will be separated according to educational level. Work experience and type of educational institution. In addition, there is a study of academic administration guidelines that can affect the management of active learning in these educational institutions. Methodology: The sample used in the research consisted of 129 personnel in educational institutions under Chaiyaphum Municipality, which were obtained from stratified random sampling. The research tools included a questionnaire using a 5-level rating scale and a structured interview with an IOC between 0.80 - 1.00 and a confidence value of 0.83. For the statistics used in data analysis, such as frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. T-test, F-test, and pairwise difference test using the Scheffé Method. Results: the finding found that (1) Academic administration that affects the management of active learning in educational institutions under Chaiyaphum Municipality, overall it is at a high level. When considering each aspect, it was found that academic administration that affects proactive learning management is at a high level in every aspect. (2) Results of the comparative analysis of opinions regarding academic administration that affect active learning management of educational institutions under Chaiyaphum Municipality. Classified by educational level work experience and type of educational institution found that there was no difference. (3) Guidelines for academic administration that affect active learning management in educational institutions under Chaiyaphum Municipality include improving or changing the curriculum to be consistent with active learning management. educational institution context and student context. Encouraging teachers to organize problem-based teaching and learning activities. integrated teaching. Encouraging teachers to measure and evaluate learning according to actual conditions, which meets the aims of education. and use the evaluation results to develop individual learners. Teachers are also encouraged to develop modern teaching materials. By using technology to organize teaching and learning. and use the results of supervision to further improve and develop teaching media. Conclusion: The findings show that academic administration has a significant impact on active learning management in educational institutions in Chaiyaphum Municipality, with consistently high performance across all aspects. There were no differences according to educational level, work experience, or type of institution. Aligning curricula with active learning, encouraging problem-based and integrated teaching, promoting authentic assessment, and facilitating the development of modern teaching materials through technology and supervision are all important guidelines for improving academic administration.

The Innovation of Arabic Teaching Material Development in the Digital Era at Al-Fityan School Gowa IT High School

In facing the ever-evolving digital era, the development of Arabic teaching materials at Al-Fityan School Gowa IT High School requires innovations that are able to meet the needs of modern and effective learning. This article discusses various innovations applied in the development of Arabic teaching materials, ranging from the integration of multimedia technology to the utilization of interactive e-learning platforms. The main purpose of these innovations is to improve learning effectiveness, expand accessibility, and support students' various learning styles. Using qualitative research method through case study design, this article analyzes the implementation of digital technology in Arabic teaching materials at Al-Fityan School Gowa IT High School. Data were obtained through semi-structured in-depth interviews and analyzed with three stages of Miles and Huberman's qualitative data analysis technique: data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results showed that the use of mobile applications, learning videos and other digital aids significantly increased students' interest and understanding of Arabic. The article also identifies challenges faced, including limited infrastructure and teacher readiness. Recommendations are given for the continued development of adaptive and inclusive digital teaching materials, in order to create a more dynamic and effective Arabic learning experience in this digital era.

ANALISIS DAN PENGEMBANGAN MATERI AJAR DALAM KURIKULUM PAI

Abstract This research aims to analyze and develop teaching materials in the Islamic Religious Education (PAI) curriculum. In the learning process, open materials have an important role in helping teachers achieve educational goals. This research uses a qualitative method with a descriptive analytical approach. Data was collected through documentation studies and interviews with PAI teachers. The research results show that the material provided in the PAI curriculum needs to be adapted to current developments, student needs and local context. The development of teaching materials is carried out through the integration of character values, the use of technology and contextual approaches. This research recommends increasing teacher competence in developing and developing innovative and relevant teaching materials. Keywords: Curriculum of Islamic Education (PAI), Teaching Materials, Material Development, Islamic Religious Education, and Learning Innovation

Development Of Sociological-Based Social Science Teaching Materials to Improve Students’ Humanistic Attitudes and Multicultural Skills in Elementary School in Denpasar City

This research was initiated due to the low level of humanistic attitudes and multicultural skills of students in Social Science subjects in the Fifth Grade. This research aims to create a product in the form of sociological-based teaching materials (e-modules). The type of this research is Research and Development (R&D). This research applied the Borg and Gall development model. The Borg and Gall development model has relatively long stages; there are 10 implementation stages. The instrument of this research is questionnaires. The data analysis which was conducted on the developed teaching materials shows that it can be categorized as "excellent". The results of the tests show that there is an effect between the developed sociological-based teaching materials and each dependent variable. Besides, a further test was implemented to determine the simultaneous effect of sociological-based teaching materials on students' humanistic attitudes and multicultural skills. The results of significant treatment by Pillai's Trace, Wilks' Lambda, Hotelling's Trace, and Roy's Largest Root procedures show a significant value was 0.000, where 0.000 < 0.05; according to the criteria, H0 (rejected) and H1 (accepted), the independent variable of sociological-based teaching materials shows an effect on the dependent variables (humanistic attitudes and multicultural skills). The results of this research indicate that sociological-based teaching materials are feasible to be used.

Ghana Citizenship Education: A Review from the Perspective of National Education Policy and Learning Models

This study aims to find out the perspective of national education policy and learning model of civic education in Ghana. This research uses a qualitative approach with a literature study method. The references in this study are divided into two, first, primary, namely journal articles that have high validity. Second, secondary, namely books and documents as an effort to minimize errors that are conceptual, procedural and praxis. Data analysis is gradual, namely, reduction, data display and verification. Civic education in Ghana begins at the primary level and continues through to tertiary education. The government of Ghana considers civic education an integral part of the national education system and has introduced policies and programs to strengthen civic teaching and learning throughout the education system. At the primary level, civic education is taught through social studies subjects, while at the secondary and tertiary levels it is provided as a separate subject. The Ghanaian government has also developed teaching materials and curricula dedicated to civic education, as well as conducted teacher training in integrating civic teaching into the curriculum and classroom activities. The teaching and learning model of Civic Education in Ghana emphasizes the local peaceful cultural and social context. The aim is to strengthen the values of cultural traditions and local wisdom that exist there.

The Use Of Junior High School Social Studies Teaching Materials Containing Multicultural Life Material In Singkawang City

This research is entitled The Use of Middle School Social Sciences Teaching Materials Containing Multicultural Life Material in Singkawang City. This research aims to find out what form of social studies teaching materials are used in junior high school social studies learning in Singkawang City and what the material content of multicultural life in Singkawang City is in the social studies teaching materials used by teachers in junior high school social studies learning in Singkawang City. This research uses qualitative methods with data collection techniques using interview techniques, observation and document analysis at 5 junior high schools in Singkawang City. The validity of the data used is data triangulation and method triangulation. Meanwhile, the data analysis technique uses interactive analysis with three stages of analysis, namely data reduction, data presentation, and drawing verification conclusions. The research results show that, first, the form of social studies teaching materials used by teachers in learning social studies in class VIII of junior high schools in Singkawang City is printed teaching materials in the form of books, namely social studies textbooks or student books published by the government and worksheet books that refer to the Merdeka Curriculum. Second, in the social studies teaching materials used by teachers in learning social studies in class VIII of junior high schools in Singkawang City, there is no material content about multicultural life in Singkawang City. The material content in the social studies teaching materials used by teachers in junior high school social studies learning in Singkawang City only contains national or general social studies material, so to get around the absence of material content on multicultural life in Singkawang City in junior high school social studies teaching materials, the teacher conveys multicultural life material in Singkawang City is given verbally in a limited manner according to the teacher’s knowledge. Thus, it is necessary to recommend the development of teaching materials based on multicultural life in Singkawang City in junior high school social studies learning in Singkawang City as a means of multicultural education so that students become more acquainted with know and understand the social life and cultural traditions that exist in the environment around which students live with the hope that students can discover, appreciate and apply social values in multicultural life in Singkawang City which are the basis for building students’ social attitudes in order to create a harmonious and tolerant social life in Singkawang City.

Digital Teaching Materials of Logical Thinking - Oriented Exposition Text for X Graders of SMA/MA/SMK

This research aims to develop a logical thinking-oriented exposition digital teaching material product that is feasible and effective for Indonesian Language learning in grade X students of SMA/MA/SMK. This research uses a research and development method (Research and Development) with the ADDIE (Analysis Design Development Implementation Evaluation) model. Data collection in the study was carried out and analyzed descriptively, both quantitative and qualitative. The result of the design and development of this digital teaching material is a digital module in the form of pdf and a Flipbook consisting of a cover, concept map, learning objectives, until author biodata. It also contains materials in videos to practice listening, reading and writing that can be accessed in youtube by scanning the link. The results of product validation by language, material and media validators and practitioners stated that the digital teaching materials of logical thinking-oriented exposition texts for SMA/MA/SMK with a result of 80.79% mean "Feasible" to use. The results of the implementation of digital teaching materials for logical thinking-oriented exposition texts for 63 grade X students at SMAN 1 Gantar, SMAN 1 Gantar and MA Ma'had al-Zaytun, showed that there was a significant development between student learning outcomes before and after the use of digital teaching materials after being assessed using the T-Test (Paired sample Test), meaning "effective" for learning exposition text materials. Thus, digital teaching materials for logical thinking-oriented exposition texts for teachers and students of class X SMA/MA/SMK are feasible and effective in learning.

Improving the Writing Skills of Class XB Students at SMA Negeri 5 Kupang Through the Development of Canva-Based Interactive Teaching Materials

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh terbatasnya referensi pembelajaran yang digunakan siswa Kelas XB SMA Negeri 5 Kupang dalam menulis pada pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan menulis siswa kelas XB SMA Negeri 5 Kupang dengan menggunakan bahan ajar interaktif berbasis Canva. Penelitian ini merupakan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) yang melibatkan 36 siswa SMA Negeri 5 Kupang kelas XB tahun ajaran 2023/2024. Alat yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah observasi, wawancara dan tes yang semuanya dianalisis menggunakan statistik deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) hasil penilaian siswa meningkat dari siklus I ke siklus III yaitu masing-masing mencapai 75%, 90% dan 95% yang melampaui Kriteria Ketuntasan Tujuan Pembelajaran (KKTP) dengan nilai 88; (2) guru sudah menunjukkan peningkatan dalam membuat bahan ajar terbuka interaktif dengan menggunakan aplikasi Canva; dan (3) siswa memiliki respon positif ketika menggunakan bahan ajar interaktif karena lebih mudah dipahami. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa, (1) Hasil penilaian siswa meningkat dari siklus I ke siklus III yaitu 75%, 90%, 95% dan melampaui Kriteria Ketuntasan Sasaran Pembelajaran (KKTP) dengan nilai 88; (2) Telah terjadi peningkatan keterampilan guru dalam mengembangkan bahan ajar interaktif berbasis aplikasi Canva; (3) Siswa memberikan respon positif ketika menggunakan bahan ajar interaktif karena lebih mudah dipahami, menarik, serta dapat digunakan kapan saja dan dimana saja. Simpulan dari penelitian ini yaitu pengembangan bahan ajar interaktif berbasis Canva mampu meningkatkan motivasi belajar siswa kelas XB SMA Negeri 5 Kupang tahun pelajaran 2023/2024. Kata Kunci: Motivasi Belajar, Canva, Pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia

Pengembangan E-Book Interaktif Berbasis Canva pada Materi Akhlak-Ku Kelas VI MIS Hidayatul Ilmi Kalitata Kabupaten Luwu Utara

This research discusses the development of a Canva-based interactive e-book for my morals material in class VI MIS Hidayatul Ilmi Kalitata. The research uses a Research and Development (R&D) approach with the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) development model. The subjects are class VI students of MIS Hidayatul Ilmi Kalitata for the 2023/2024 academic year. Data was collected through observation, questionnaires and interviews, then analyzed descriptively qualitatively and descriptively quantitatively. The research results show that this Canva-based interactive e-book is valid with a high score, namely 90.90% by media experts, 85.71% by material experts, and 91.66% by language experts. In terms of practicality, this e-book was also rated highly by teachers (82.8%) and students (83.8%). Thus, this interactive e-book is suitable for use in the process of learning my morals material at the school. This research contributes to developing teaching materials that are more interactive and relevant to technological developments, as well as providing empirical evidence regarding the validity and practicality of their use in the learning context of class VI MIS Hidayatul Ilmi Kalitata.

The effect of HSR-based activity for teaching materials development on pre-service early childhood teachers’ TPACK and computational thinking

The effect of HSR-based activity for teaching materials development on pre-service early childhood teachers’ TPACK and computational thinking