Product Try-out Research Articles

A Conceptual Model of Culture-Based English Learning Materials in Indonesia

The purpose of this research was to create a culture-based English learning model for use in junior high schools. This study was part of a larger research project that used a research and development (R&D) design. In the first year, the project aims to create a conceptual model of culture-based English learning materials. This study was conducted at Muhammadiyah 1 Junior High School in Ponorogo, East Java province, Indonesia. Muhammadiyah is one of the biggest Islamic non-governmental organizations in Indonesia. We chose this school due to its easy access and low motivation levels of its students in learning English. Sample selection was conducted using a multi-stage sampling technique. The data were collected using questionnaires, document analysis, and interviews, and triangulated using expert judgment. The results of the data analysis led to the production of a conceptual model of English learning material which contains core competencies, basic competencies, themes, or materials of English for junior high school students. The result of the interviews with the students and teachers during need analysis indicated that it is necessary to include local culture in English learning materials to increase students’ engagement and knowledge about their culture. The results of the product try-out showed that students are motivated because they are familiar with the culture-based learning materials. As such, this conceptual model will be the basis to develop similar modules of English learning materials for junior high school students.

Technology and minority language: an Android-based dictionary development for the Lampung language maintenance in Indonesia

ABSTRACT Although a considerable amount of research on the Lampung language has been done, little attention has been paid to the use of technology-based Lampung language maintenance. Therefore, academic and practical efforts should be made to contribute to the local language maintenance and one of the possible solutions is through technology. The aim of the present study was to develop an Android-based bilingual dictionary application for smartphones for language maintenance. This study adopted developmental research with three phases (analysis, product design and development, and product try-out and evaluation). The data was collected through instruments including literature reviews, interviews, expert judgments, and questionnaires followed by descriptive analyses. The results indicate that the development of an Android-based Lampung language dictionary application for smartphones has successfully contributed to Lampung language maintenance and preservation. The Android-based application is positively perceived as a form of minority language maintenance and preservation in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) era. The study’s implications and recommendations are also discussed for future research.

Android application for type 2 diabetes mellitus

The purpose of this study is to develop an interactive service for people with DM and design a product specifically for the Android operating system. This study employs a research and development (R&D) design. The research phase consisted of a situation analysis, data collection, product design, expert validation, product revision, product tryout, and final revision. The research instrument was a questionnaire. Data analysis involved descriptive quantitative in percentage form. The results of the validation from the Android application experts, which focused on display quality, technical concerns, audio, and video quality, were found at 93.75% (very acceptable). In addition, the results of the validity assessment from the material experts, including general health experts and nutritionists, reached 98.08% (very acceptable) and 86.54% (very feasible), respectively. Based on the results of expert validation, the application design is categorized as very acceptable for development as a DM interactive service product.

Developing G-Smartive (Getting Smart in Narrative) Multimedia as an Aid to Learn Reading of Narrative Text for Tenth Graders of Vocational High School

This study aims to develop the appropriate learning multimedia named G-Smartive (Getting Smart in Narrative) that provides the interesting components, learning materials, and applies game-based learning. It uses as aid to learn reading especially narrative text for tenth graders of Vocational High School. The method of this study was developmental research model purposed by [1]. The steps were need analysis, product development, expert validation, first revision, product try-out, final revision, and final product. The participant of this study was X KJB students in SMK PGRI 3 Malang. The instruments used were need analysis questionnaire, validation sheet, and questionnaire for product try-out. The data was analysed quantitatively. Regarding the result of need analysis and document analysis, G-Smartive presented three main materials which were reading comprehension, language feature, and vocabulary category. The result of validation showed that G-Smartive was suitable and appropriate to use for tenth grade students, but it needed some revisions. The research finding showed that all the aspects were in good category. The product also got the positive response from the students. G-Smartive gave contributions in supporting language learning, increasing the students’ language proficiency, and making the process of acquisition easier, and more interesting.

Testing the Design and Implementation of Teaching Materials Developed for Writing Budget Reports Using Microsoft Excel Media

This study was conducted with the aim of finding out the result of testing the design and implementation of teaching materials developed for writing budget reports using Microsoft Excel media. The study method used teaching material development that consists of the steps of (1) design validation, (2) design revision, (3) product try-out, (4) product revision, and (5) use try-out. The design validation was done by asking experts to evaluate the design. The materials developed were in the form of syllabus, semester lesson plans, learning materials which contain practice problems, and worksheets, and assessment rubric. The subjects were students who enrolled in Budgeting Course. The instruments used were observation guide, interview guide, questionnaire, and learning achievement test. The data were analyzed by using descriptive analysis by measuring the students’ learning achievement as shown in their scores in the process of learning to write budget reports. The evaluation was done based on the scores the students got from the process evaluation, attitude and participation, and tasks as well as from the product evaluation as shown by the products written by the students. The result of the experts’ judgment of the design showed that the design is very valid. The implementation showed that the students’ learning achievement in writing budget reports using Microsoft Excel showed that the mean scores for attitude, participation, product evaluation can be categorized into the very good category. Hence, these teaching materials can be used in the teaching process for teaching how to write budget reports.

Developing Supporting Reading Materials for English Subject

The objective of this study is to develop a supporting reading material for junior high school of grade seven based on Curriculum 2013 in Indonesia. The product of this research was a supporting reading material in the form of software and CD to support the main course-book. The instructional design was used the research and development (R&D) model proposed by Branch which was popular as ADDIE (analyze, design, develop, implement and evaluate). It consisted of five steps; (1) analyzing, (2) designing, (3) developing (4) implementing, (5) and evaluating. The participants of product try-out were 30 students and 3 teachers of an Islamic junior high school in Gresik. To validate the product, the reviews of experts, students, and English teachers were provided. The result showed that supporting reading material was accepted and appropriate for the students grade seven in junior high level. It also motivates the students to learn English more and improve their reading skill.

The Development of Teacher Handbook on Preschool-Aged Children’s Aggressive Behavior and IT-Based Solutions

The current study aimed at developing a teacher handbook on preschool-aged children's aggressive behavior and its solution. The study was conducted in Kindergarten in Turi Subdistrict, Sleman, Yogyakarta. The subjects of the study were Kindergarten teachers, students, and parents. The data collection method consisted of interview, observation, and questionnaire. The present study was categorized as Research and Development (R&D). The study was conducted in six phases. Phase I involved survey and preliminary study, phase II involved prototyping of teacher handbook, phase III was initial evaluation, phase IV was product tryout, phase V was product revision, phase VI was the final product. The data were analyzed using quantitative analysis. Then it was converted into qualitative data by percentage formula in order to point out the product quality. The data were then analyzed using qualitative and quantitative descriptive method. The result of the study showed that the use of teacher handbook significantly affects the decrease in preschool-aged children's aggressive behavior. The result of paired sample t-test on the questionnaire score before and after the use of the teacher handbook was sig. (2-tailed) 0.000 < 0.05

PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN IPA BERBASIS POWERPOINT INTERAKTIF UNTUK SISWA KELAS V SEKOLAH DASAR NEGERI GONDOLAYU

Based on the necessary with the teacher, it is concluded that teachers need information technology (IT) based on learning media in the teaching and learning process. The main purpose of this study is to know about the research procedure, to know about the quality of the media that developed, and the expert's respond. This study is a Research and Development (R&D). The on procedure of the procedure uses 9 steps, including 1)Potentials and problems, 2)Data collection, 3)Product design, 4)Design validation, 5)Design revision, 6)Product try-out, 7)Product revision, 8)Application try-out, 9)Product revision until the desired products interactive powerpoint learning media are complete. The result of the study showed that the media were appropriate to be implemented. This showed from media experts of the validation result that average score 3,34 with a very good category. Material expert student's that average score 3,40 with very good category and from linguists expert result that average score 3,22 with the good category. Next, the average validation score of the teacher is 3,62 with a very good category and peers of the validation result that average score 3,44 with a very good category. The last response of the students in applications try-out responses that average score 92,75 with a very good category.

Examining English textbook prototype development for vocational high school students

This article examines the development of an English textbook prototype for vocational high school (VHS) students of the Hotel Accommodation study program. Employing a research and development study design involving several steps of procedure: needs analysis, product development, product validation, product revision, product tryout, and final product development. The results of this research were there units of learning material, in which the content of materials and the topics mostly made related to the hotel fields by covering relevant daily activities and current issues and including various types of activities that cover the four English skills. According to the results of the field-testing, the units designed were eligible to be applied in the instructional process as indicated by the mean scores of the students’ agreement ranging from 4.2 to 5 on 5 to 1 Likert scale. This textbook prototype offers an insight to what English learning materials for Hotel Accommodation Study Program is supposed to be. Thus, it is an alternative model of learning material for teaching English for VHS.

Pengembangan Buku Pop Up Untuk Kegiatan Bercerita Anak di PAUD Bougenville

This development research aims to create product in the form of pop up story books. This book is a learning medium that is used for storytelling activities in a Play Group named Bougenville. This development research was carried out by following the Baker & Schutz development model, which consist of 1) Formulation, 2) Instructional Specification, 3) Item Tryout, 4) Product Development, 5) Product Tryout, 6) Product Revision, and 7) Operation Analysis. The product evaluation is done through Expert Review and Field Test. The expert review phase involves 1 subject matter expert and 1 media expert. The average score obtained from experts review is 3.7 which considered as very good. For field test, the pop up story book has tested on 15 students, The average score obtained at this phase is 88% which considered as good. So, it can be concluded, this development research has created an Animal Theme Pop Up Book which used for storytelling activities in Bougenville Play Group.

MULTIMEDIA-BASED LISTENING MATERIALS FOR LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Achieving the Millennium Development Goals means preparing the Z Generation to learn English in more challenging instructional process that requires instruction using technology-based materials. Ample research has been conducted in developing such materials; however, little has been carried out for non-college students. Therefore, this study was conducted to develop a prototype of supplementary multimedia-based listening materials to teach descriptive texts for the seven graders using scientific procedure as recommended by the 2013 Curriculum involving stages of learning, namely: observing the oral texts, formulating questions about the texts, collecting the data, analyzing the data, communicating knowledge about the oral texts and then finally creating the texts. The research design of this study was adapted from the framework of developmental model by Gall, et al. (2003) that covers the following steps: needs assessment, product planning and design, product development, product validation, product revision and product try-out. The procedures of materials development were adapted from the Delphi Model by Kinney and Bruck (2009) which includes pre-development, product development, and final product. The final product of this study was in the form of macromedia flash file attached inside CDs/DVDs. The result of product evaluation and try-out showed that the listening materials were interestingly presented in terms of topics, listening activities and animations, and motivating for the students to learn descriptive texts.

Design of Interactive Learning Multimedia Development in General Administration Subject

This study was a research and development. This study aimed to find out the feasibility and validity of interactive learning multimedia in general administration subject. Lectora Inspire-based interactive learning media was tried out through validation by media expert, linguist, material expert, practitioners, and with the students through learning process.The result of validation by material expert on the media developed obtained total score of 87.5% belonging to very good criterion, the result of validation by material expert obtained total score of 95% belonging to very good criterion, the result of validation by linguist obtained total score of 100% belonging to very good criterion, and the result of validation by practitioners obtained total score of 93.10% belonging to very good criterion. The result of validation conducted by expert was also supported with the result of feasibility test in product tryout obtaining score of 87.5% belonging to very good criterion.The conclusion of research was that Lectora inspire based interactive learning in general administration subject was valid and feasible to use as learning media in school.

Developing E-Reading Materials for Students at Grade Seven

The application of Curriculum 2013 influenced teaching learning process in schools. Some hours of technology and English subjects in junior high school are decreased. The materials from English book that provided by the government especially for reading are too simple. It needs supplement materials to support the students’ ability in English. The researcher does 4 steps to product the supplement materials, they are: Need Analysis, Identifying the Syllabus, Developing the Material, Expert’ Reviews and Product Try-out. The supplement product aboard with the following criteria: (1) the content is relevant with Curriculum 2013 and students’ level; (2) the procedure in operating is easier for the students; (3) the exercises and feedbacks are clear and relevant with the content; (4) The design is attractive and interesting; (5) the materials should be practical for the students. The materials are found acceptable and appropriate for students at seven grade level as supplement materials.

MODEL PENILAIAN SEBAYA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL PEMBELAJARAN MENULIS DI SMP

: Peer-Assessment Model to Improve the Writing Ability of Junior-High-School Students. This study is aimed at developing a peer-assessment (PA) model to improve the writing ability of junior-high-school students. This study employed RDR (research, development, and research) design as well as R2D2 (recursive, reflective design and development) design, going through three procedural stages: pre-development, development, and try-out. Data concerning product try-out were qualitative in nature, whereas data concerning product experimentation were quantitative. The results of this study include a PA package and the description of its effectiveness. The PA package contains lesson plans, PA guides, learning models, and guidelines for developing PA. The results of product experimentation show that PA has a number of strengths.

PENGEMBANGAN MODEL SOCIOCULTURE-BASED NARRATIVE UNTUK KOMPETENSI MENULIS MATA KULIAH BAHASA INGGRIS DI PGSD

This study aims to produce a Socioculture-Based Narrative model for the writing skillbased on communicative competence in the English subject at PGSD. This was a researchand development study employing the model by Borg & Gall consisting of four stages,i.e.: exploration, model development and expert judgment, model tryout, and validation.The results are as follows. First, the developed model has taken into account of thefour communicative competence aspects, i.e.: grammatical competence, sociolinguisticcompetence, discourse competence, and strategic competence. Second, based on expertjudgment, the developed learning design is appropriate to improve PGSD students’writing skill. Third, the results of the product tryout show that the design is effective toimprove students’ writing skill. Fourth, the results of the t-test show a significant positiveeffect of the application of the developed model on the improvement of PGSD students’narrative writing skill.