Syukur Saud, A. Jufri, Muhammad Asfah Rahman, Salam
This research and development study aims to develop a product in the form of German descriptive writing learning device based on SMRC Berlo communication for Senior High school. The study procedure follows the first the phases of Thiagrajan 4-D Development Stage: (1) defining Stage; (2) designing Stage; (3) developing stage; (4) disseminating stage. This research involved senior secondary school teachers and students during the defining and developing phases. Besides, experts were involved during the validation of the product. The newly developed learning devices consist of 1) lesson plan, 2) teaching materials/student’s book, 3) teacher’s handbook, 4) students’ worksheet, and 5) learning result test. Quality of the learning device is considered from three aspects namely: validity, practicability, and effectiveness. Validity of the learning device is based on the result of the try-outs including the students’ German descriptive texts. © 2014 ACADEMY PUBLISHER.
State University of Makassar, Indonesia
