Description of Research Subjects Description of Researh Setting
b. The teacher did not use learning media yet and leaning resources were still limited in textbooks.
Referring to the indicators of observed motivations, such as activity, confidence, and responsibility, the students of grade X Accounting had
low motivation. Based on the analysis of curriculum, students’ needs, and subject, basic competence that was able to develop w
as “Adjustment Entries of Service Enterprises”.
The summary of the analysis stage: a. Curriculum Analysis
Adjustment of the contents of the pocket book was done according to the learning context that directed students to be more actively find their
learning resources outside the learning hours. b.
Students’ Needs Analysis After conducting observation, the researcher found that students need
a practical and captivating learning media that facilitates them to study in order to improve their learning motivation.
c. Subject Analysis
Adjustment Entries was the most difficult topic for students. They needed extra explanation and practices to understand it.
d. Purpose Formulation
The accounting pocket book created by the researcher hopefully can fulfill needs of the grade X Accounting students of SMK Muhammadiyah
1 Yogyakarta. This book will hopefully be the students’ practical,
captivating and easy-to-understand additional learning reference. Meanwhile, their learning motivation will improve as well.
According to the analysis of the students’ needs and learning materials, a teacher needs a learning media that can improve students’
learning motivation. a teacher only uses a big-sized textbook with monotonous presentation. A right media selection aims to optimize
learning activities. One of which is a pocket book. A supporting learning resource developed by the researcher was an
Accounting Pocket Book on “Adjustment Entries” topic.