Development of German Language Teaching Modules for Senior High Schools

Abstract

Teaching modules have an important role in supporting the teaching and learning process. Therefore, the government, through the Merdeka Belajar curriculum, encourages teachers to develop teaching modules, so that learning can maximize the potential of the surrounding environment to achieve predetermined learning goals. However, survey results show that teachers still experience difficulties in developing teaching modules. This research aims to investigate teaching modules made by German language teachers in Sidoarjo in welcoming the implementation of the Merdeka Belajar curriculum launched by the Ministry of Education and Culture starting in 2022. The analysis in this research is based on the principles and steps for developing teaching and learning modules of German language according to the guidelines in the curriculum. The research was carried out using a qualitative approach, and aimed to describe 3 things, (1) the systematic suitability of the module, (2) the appropriateness of learning materials and assessments, and (3) the obstacles experienced by teachers during the process of developing teaching modules. The research population was German language teachers in Sidoarjo. Based on the analysis of this research, the following conclusions are produced: (1) the module created by the teachers can yet be improved, especially component 3 still requires quite a lot of improvement, (2) The material and assessments in the module are in accordance with the curriculum, although there is still a lot of material taken from other people's sources, both from textbooks and the internet, (3) The main obstacle faced by teachers during the process of developing teaching modules is time constraints.