Development of English Teaching Materials based on Integrated Language Skills at Elementary School Level Teaching materials, English, Integrated Language Skills, elementary school level.
a) Department of English and Literature, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan 20221, Indonesia
*tiarnita[at]unimed.ac.id
b) Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan 20221, Indonesia
Abstract
The relationship between teachers, teaching materials, and students can be said to be similar to a delivery service, the teacher as the deliverer is responsible for delivering teaching materials to students. Students need to master the material as a reason for them to learn. However, many teaching materials used in the learning process do not suit the needs of students. A young learner needs certain techniques or methods to achieve language targets. This study aimed to improve elementary school English skills based on Integrated Language Skills. This study uses the ADDIE method. The subjects of the study were grade four students of elementary school. It was found that teaching materials can improve students^ language skills, as proven by the results level of suitability is categorized as very good. This study hopefully can increase teacher motivation in innovating the development of teaching materials in accordance with the needs of students.
Keywords: Teaching materials, English, Integrated Language Skills, elementary school level.
