The Development of Written Language Skills (Reading and Writing) Material Based KKNI Curriculum

摘要

The purpose of this research are: (1) to develop the written language skills material based KKNI curriculum; (2) design the appropriate learning materials contented fun and easy task for the students; and (3) to improve students' learning outcomes. The methods used in this research was R&D which refers to the development model of Borg & Gall. It was conducted in Medan State University, English Education Program, Class 2016/2017. After product development, the validity of the products was tested by expert media and expert material. Then, the product was tested in one class. Based on the test results, the developing of Written Language Skills (Reading & Writing Material) materials had influence to increase the cognitive learning outcomes of English Education Students Program. From the result of the research it was found that the students needed more variation of Written Language Skills materials dealing with English language skills (writing and reading) and language components (vocabulary and grammar). Another finding of the research was the students needed materials that were suitable with the KKNI based Curriculum, so what they have learnt in the classroom can be practiced independently. it is also recommended to conduct further research of developing the written language skills materials so it can be used as an alternative for lecturers who teach skills courses in an effort to improve student learning outcomes.