The problem in this research is how is the distribution of student thesis research trends and what factors influence the tendency of student thesis research in the Educational Technology Study Program, Faculty of Education, Makassar State University during the last 6 years? The aim is to analyze and describe the distribution of student thesis research tendencies and find out the factors that influence them. The research approach used in this study is a qualitative approach, this type of research is descriptive (descriptive) and uses the case study method. This research was conducted in the library of the Educational Technology Study Program, Faculty of Education, Makassar State University. Collecting data using observation, documentation and interview techniques. The data analysis technique uses the Miles and Huberman model, which consists of data reduction, data presentation, and decision making/verification stages. The results of the study show that over the last 6 years, there has been a change in the focus and scope of thesis research for students of the Educational Technology Study Program, Faculty of Education, Makassar State University. Recently, they are more inclined to use research and development/R&D as much as 46.67%. In addition, the education level chosen as the research location began to be dominated by the Educational Technology Study Program itself. There are 3 factors that influence the tendency of student thesis research in Educational Technology Study Program, Faculty of Education, Makassar State University, namely, student competence, the influence of friends, and the influence of supervisors
The success or failure of a lesson will be seen during the teaching and learning process because it will show how prepared the learner is with the suitable materials and strategies. This study aims to analyze the need for developing teaching materials, designing teaching materials, and validating the validity and practicality of the effectiveness of developing teaching materials in English courses. This research method is Research and Development. The development model refers to S. Thiagarajan et al., which consists of 4 stages: Define, design, develop, and Disseminate. The research subjects were 38 students and one lecturer. Data collection techniques using qualitative and quantitative methods (interviews, observations, documentation, and questionnaires). English teaching materials were developed and validated by material and media experts, with material and media validation being very valid. The small group trials obtained a very practical category. In contrast, the large group trials obtained a practical category and, as seen from the lecturer's response in assessing teaching materials, obtained a very practical category. Meanwhile, the effectiveness of teaching materials can be seen from the passing rate on tests given to students, with results > 80 in the very good category. Based on the results found, it can be concluded that practical and effective teaching materials are used in the learning process in English courses.
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