Research and Information Collecting Planning Developing Preliminary Form of Product Preliminary Field Testing

1. Research and Information Collecting

According to Borg 1983, this step includes “review of literature, classroom observation, and preparation of report of state of the art ” p. 775. In this research, the researcher conducted needs analysis through observation, interview and questionnaire. The researcher observed the classroom to gain students’ needs and interests. The researcher also interviewed English teacher in the school to gather information about the students of grade four. The researcher also analyzed stu dents’ needs by distributing questionnaires to the students. The questionnaires were aimed at attaining students’ needs and interests.

2. Planning

Borg 1983 states that planning covers “defining skills, stating objectives determining course sequence and small scale feasibility testing ” p. 775. In this research the researcher listed topics, stated goals and stated learning objectives based on the analysis of learners’ characteristics and the result of questionnaires.

3. Developing Preliminary Form of Product

This step, according to Borg 1983 includes “preparation of instructional materials, handbooks, and evaluation devices ” p.775. In this step, the researcher listed subject contents and selected teachinglearning activities. The researcher also developed a syllabus based on the result of needs analysis. In order to develop the product, the researcher also referred to some English books for elementary school.

4. Preliminary Field Testing

According to Borg 1983 preliminary field testing can be conducted through “interview, observation, and questionnaire” p.775. In this step, the researcher distributed questionnaires to the English teacher in the school and also to some lecturers. The questionnaires were aimed to gain respondents’ evaluations, comments, opinions, and suggestions toward the design.

5. Main Product Revision