An analysis of language teaching learning principles in English materials development of an Islamic Senior High School in Langsa, Aceh

This paper aims to analyse teaching materials development at Islamic Junior High School Langsa .A qualitative method was used in this study which employed the instruments of classroom observations, teachers’ interviews, and documents consisting of syllabus, lesson plans, and teaching materials. The participants of this study were three (3) English language teachers and the students from three different classes. The theoretical concept used in this study is based on Tomlinson’s principles explaining about four (4) principles for effective materials development. The findings show that (a) a relation of teacher’s materials development to Tomlinson’s principles is still inappropriate; (b) English teacher’s materials are developed based on the teachers’ experience; (c) English teacher’s materials adding based on the students’ needs and purposes. Using many materials and teaching media by the teachers is encouraged to make the students to be more active in the classrooms.