Developing Local Content Reading Material Based on Tpack Framework for Seventh Grade Students

Abstract

This research aims to develop a material for seventh graders, with the topics of Local Content based on TPACK framework. The local content specifically used to fulfil the requirement of mover school curriculum to accommodate the students’ background in the learning process. This research uses the model of ADDIE in R&D manner. From the first step of analysis, the data gathered from observation, document analysis and initial interview with the teacher as the need analysis. Design as the second process, is a phase where the data interpretation from the gathered data met the TPACK framework, to combine the Technological knowledge, Content knowledge, and Pedagogical knowledge. A qualitative analysis of data triangulation later be showcased to see the relations of TPACK and local content. After finishing the design, a development of suitable material based on the data triangulation will turned into instruction, procedure, and material by the researcher. Prior to the deployment of the end product of the material, there is a process of validation to meet the feasibility and ability of both students and teacher to use the new material. To conclude the process, both implementation and evaluation consecutively done by the researcher to answer the need analysis as the findings of the end product. So, the new material can be accepted by the teacher and students of seventh grade at SMP to improve their learning process.