Developing e-learning media in grammar instruction for beginner learners

Nurul   Afidah; Hanifah; Dliyauddin Alkhoyyath

doi:10.21070/jees.v6i1.363

(1) * Nurul Afidah KH.A Wahab Hasbullah University
Indonesia
(2) Hanifah KH.A Wahab Hasbullah University
Indonesia
(3) Dliyauddin Alkhoyyath KH.A Wahab Hasbullah University
Indonesia
(*) Corresponding Author

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21070/jees.v6i1.363

Abstract

The present study intended to develop E-learning media in teaching grammar for beginner learners. In developing the product, this study adapted the ADDIE model. The product that was developed using construct application focused on part of speech material. Thirty students of sixth grade enrolled on the implementation phase. Before implemented the product, some experts gave some suggestions and critics related to the quality of the product. The final product consists of some explanations of part of speech along with exercises, and in each exercise it is provided direct feedback whether the answer is right or wrong. On the first slide, a cover is displayed with attractive and colorful background since the target learner is beginner. The language used in this product is fully in English to habituate the learners with English environment. For the back sound, the researcher used rhythm only, not a song to avoid disturbing the learners. The researcher provides learning objectives. In this case there are three learning objectives. Then on the next slide it is showed eight part of speech that will be explained in detail. In material the researcher provided the definition and kinds of part of speech, also the example of part of speech. Moreover, the exercises were created in various types, ten questions in multiple choice and five questions in jumble word. This media can be used by anyone who needs it, and another researcher can develop similar media in different topic or level.

HIGHLIGHTS:

E-learning media that is implemented optimally can help the teacher in achieving learning objectives.
E-learning media can be used as an alternative media during class instruction especially grammar instruction.
In this digital era, the teacher is demanded to habituate to use e-learning media during class instruction.

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Author Biographies

Nurul Afidah, KH.A Wahab Hasbullah University

She is an English lecturer at KH.A Wahab Hasbullah University that locates in JL Garuda no 9
Tambakberas Jombang East Java. She was born on November 9, 1991. Her research interest mainly
focuses on material development on EFL.

Hanifah, KH.A Wahab Hasbullah University

She is an English lecturer at KH.A Wahab Hasbullah University that locates in JL Garuda no 9
Tambakberas Jombang East Java. She was born on July 27, 1987. Her research interest mainly
focuses on learning strategies in different skills.

Dliyauddin Alkhoyyath, KH.A Wahab Hasbullah University

She is an English student of English Department in KH.A Wahab Hasbullah University that locates in
JL Garuda no 9 Tambakberas Jombang East Java. His research interest mainly focuses on ICT Based
Instruction on EFL.

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