Developing English Reading Materials Based on Problem Based Learning for Vocational Students of Computer Network Engineering in SMK Cinta Rakyat Pematang Siantar

This research was aimed to develop appropriate reading materials based on Problem
Based Learning for the eleventh-grade students of Computer Network Engineering
program in SMK Cinta Rakyat Pematang Siantar. This study was conducted by using
the Research and Development design through five phases, such as; a. gathering
information and data, b; analyzing data, c. designing new materials, d. validating by
experts, and e. developing the final product. The subject of this study was the eleventhgrade
computer network engineering students of SMK Cinta Rakyat Pematang Siantar.
The data were collected from the existing textbook, syllabus, interview with English
teacher and distributing questionnaires for 25 students. Based on the need analysis, it
was concluded that the students were in need of appropriate reading materials which
are related to computer science, particularly in form of procedure texts. In response to
this information, some relevant and appropriate reading materials were developed,
namely; a. How to start Windows PowerShell, b. Installing Avast Antivirus, c. How to
Create Ad-hoc Connection, and d. Troubleshooting Computer Problems. These
developed procedure text have been revised and validated by a team of experts which
consisted of an English lecturer and an English teacher before acquiring the final
product. The first expert evaluated the final product with a score of 4.12 from the total
of 5 points. The second expert evaluated the final product with a score of 4.03 from the
total of 5 points. Based on the Likert scale, the final product is categorized as suitable
with students’ need. Therefore, the developed reading materials are considered
appropriate for the eleventh-grade students of Computer Network Engineering
program in SMK Cinta Rakyat Pematang Siantar.