Development of Active Learning Model Type Reading Guide Assisted with Macromedia Flash in Learning Reading Exposition Text for Grade 8th MTS / SMP Students

Abstract

This development research was carried out to produce a reading type active learning model assisted by macromedia flash to improve students' reading comprehension skills. The active reading learning model consists of six phases, namely, conveying goals and motivating, presenting information, organizing students in groups, guiding group work and study, evaluation, and giving awards. This development research uses the 4D development model according to Thiagarajan. Product validation includes, namely (a) the feasibility of the model concept, (b) the initial design of the model, and (c) planning the development of the model, testing the properties of the data includes three ways namely normality test, homogeneity test, and t test. Product trials were carried out on six phases of the active learning model. Based on the results of validation, limited trials, and extensive trials, it can be concluded that the active learning model type reading guide assisted by macromedia flash is feasible to be applied in learning to read comprehension text exposition.