Developing integrated English learning materials of Islamic content based on instructional analysis: Design-based research

Abstract

: English learning material should be well developed based on formulated learning goal. It should also be able to assist students to learn English well. For achieving learning goal, instructional analysis helps teachers identify students’ learning level and specific learning skill. To do so, it is essential to design learning materials which meet students’ way of learning. Besides, in relation to educational purposes, well integrated language skills are often suggested. This research aimed at developing English material based on instructional analysis. A design-based research was applied. The data were gained from the result of a syllabus analysis and a questionnaire. The data were in terms of learning objectives identification. In addition, since this research focused on Islamic content, some Islamic resources were selected accordingly. This Islamic content was adapted based on the students’ level of difficulties. As a result, English learning material was developed to promote students’ integrated skills to achieve their cognitive, affective, and psychomotor objectives while learning English.