DEVELOPING ENGLISH READING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT MATERIALS BASED ON SCIENTIFIC APPROACH FORGRADE X STUDENTS OF COMPUTER AND NETWORK ENGINEERING STUDY PROGRAM AT SMKSHARAPAN AL-WASHLIYAH SIGAMBAL

The objective of this study was to develop materials of reading descriptive text as
supporting learning for grade X computer and network engineering students at
SMKS Harapan Al-Washliyah Sigambal. The research was conducted by using the
simplication of Research and Development theory by Borg and Gall (2003) which
simplified by Puslitjaknov (2008). The data was taken through observation,
questionnaires, and interview. The materials were validated by an English lecture
and an English teacher by using validation sheets which is adapted from BSNP. The
data were collected by using descriptive analysis and the materials were arranged
based on Scientific Approach. The study’ results revealed that: (1) the materials
used do not support the students study program because the topics of the materials
are still considered general, (2) relevant reading materials are needed by students in
vocational school especially in computer and network engineering study program,
(3) the developed reading materials based on Scientific Approach have been
validated with the score 3.52 from the first expert and 3.65 from the second expert
which is in the range of 3.25 <