DEVELOPMENT OF ANDROID-BASED LEARNING MEDIA CONTAINING LOCAL WISDOM IN ENGLISH COURSES

Mustasyfa Thabib Kariadi; M Riyanton; Nur Alfi Ekowati

Mustasyfa Thabib Kariadi Department of Language Education, Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Purwekorto, Indonesia
M Riyanton Department of Language Education, Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Purwekorto, Indonesia
Nur Alfi Ekowati Department of Informatics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Purwokerto, Indonesia

Abstract

English is the first foreign language that is considered important for accessing information, absorbing and developing science, technology, arts and culture, and training relations with other nations. This study aims to develop and produce a product in the form of Android-based learning media in English courses and to determine the effectiveness of Android-based learning media in improving student learning outcomes in English courses at Jenderal Soedirman University. This study is classified as development research (Research and Development). Development research is used to produce certain products and test their effectiveness. The study showed positive results. The contents of the material and quizzes presented in this application are nine, namely, greetings, introductions, vocabulary, pronouns, becoming, gratitude, apologies, adjectives, prohibitions, and two types of quiz models, namely multiple choice and essays, which aim to test the limits of students' understanding of the material given. The results of the research and testing, design, and manufacture of Android-based English learning media can be concluded. Specifically, Android-based English learning media makes it easier for students to learn English without opening notebooks again. Android-based English learning media is created using Smart Apps Creator. In its appearance, this media is made simple and uncomplicated so that students find it easy to use the media. This media is made to make it easier for students to learn both at school and outside of school.