2. For the material developers and other researchers
The other researchers who have any interest in developing materials in the same field can make reference to this study by creating different themes and
activities. They are expected to consider the characteristics of the children in their class. They should provide appropriate activities that meet the chil
dren’s characteristics by analyz
ing the children’s needs and by understanding the related theories. Therefore, the result of this study can be used as a beneficial reference
for them who want to conduct a similar study.
3. For the English Education Department Students of Yogyakarta State
University
The other English Education Department students can conduct the same study in different schools or programs with different topics and materials.
However, they should consider the characteristics of the appropriate theme-based materials for the children before they develop the materials by having deep need
analysis and observation to meet those characteristics.
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