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In this study, the researcher used five steps of R D cycle. Those steps are:
1. Research and Information Collecting
According to R D, this step included review of literature, classroom
observation, and preparation of report of state of the art. In this step, actually, the
researcher collected information for two things. They were information about the theories and information about the pupils. The information was collected from
many sources which were related to the research. The explanation was as follows:
a. Collecting Information about the Theories
In collecting information about the theories related to this study, the researcher doing the library study. This was done by finding some theories in the
reference books and theses and also by browsing some websites in internet. They were observed in order to find the basis in designing the materials.
b. Collecting Information about the Learners
In order to find out information about the pupils, the researcher was distributing the questionnaire A to the pupils’ parents, conducting interview to the
teachers, and observing the teaching learning activities in the classroom. This step was done to find the pupils’ characteristics, needs, and also their interests in
learning English. Thus, the researcher could design the learning materials which were appropriate in teaching vocabulary for kindergarten pupils.
2. Planning
After collecting the information, the researcher then should plan for developing the materials. According to R D, planning here referred to the
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statement of specific objectives that would be achieved after the course. By using this step, the writer then focused on determining the course objectives, skills to be
mastered by the learners and the activities would be done in the learning process. The writer made a syllabus and developed the materials based on the result of the
research and information collecting data. In this step, the writer also considered the other factors that would be involved during the process. There was also the
estimation of time which was required to develop the product.
3. Development Preliminary Form of Product
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