Types of Games Games

24 a Create game makes the students to make a story, write a poem or produce some other kinds of material using their imagination.

c. The Construction of Games

Eleven steps to construct the games are Bell Wieckert, 1985, pp. xix- xxii: 1 Developing the theme which must be suited with students’ needs 2 Determining the purpose to clearly motivate the students to play the games 3 Determining the grade level to whom the games must be matched with the skills 4 Determining the number of the player which can affect the format, the types of the materials to be used and the procedures of the games 5 Determining the format of the games whether board games, card games, or role-playing 6 Determining the technique of checking the outcome of the games and who or what will do it 7 Designing and gathering the attractive, functional, and durable materials that should be matched with the established theme and purposes of the games 8 Defining the players’ role and available resources 9 Deciding upon the procedure and time to play the games and make the brief and clear rules 10 Trialing run in a small group to see the possible problem 11 Evaluating the games 25

4. Kurikulum Tingkat Satuan Pendidikan KTSP

KTSP is defined as an operational curriculum which is arranged and implemented by the school itself. KTSP has purposes for the three educational levels; primary, secondary, and vocational secondary level. The purposes of the three of them are as follows Haryati, 2008, pp. 188-189: The purpose of the primary educational level is to put the basic competences, knowledge, attitude, good character, and life skills to live independently and continue the next education level The purpose of the secondary educational level is to put the basic competences, knowledge, attitude, good character, and life skills to live independently and continue the next education level The purpose of the vocational secondary educational level is to put the basic competences, knowledge, attitude, good character, and life skills to live independently and continue the next education level Haryati 2008 says that in developing this curriculum, every school must consider some principles as follows. The curriculum is focused on the potential, development, needs, and importance of the students and their environment The curriculum has much variety and integrity The curriculum perceives the development of knowledge, technology, and art The curriculum is relevant with the needs of life The curriculum has totality and continuity