STUDENTS’ DIFFICULTIES IN DEVELOPING E-MODULE OF FINAL PROJECT OF ENGLISH CURRICULUM MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT (ECMD) COURSE
The development of learning materials is crucial for teachers as it enhances the quality and efficiency of learning. These materials play a vital role for both teachers and students, organizing systematically arranged content that covers specific topics and sub-topics. To improve the quality of these materials, teachers utilize various sources and learning media, ensuring students can easily grasp the material and engage effectively in the learning process. This study aim to find Students Difficulties in Developing E-Module of Final Project of English Curriculum Material Development (ECMD) Course and What solution of Difficulties in Developing E-Module of Final Project of English Curriculum Material Development (ECMD) Course. The research method used is qualitative phenomology. The informants of this research are students majoring in fifth semester English Teaching Department in the 2022/2023 academic year, totalling 13 people who were determined by purposive sampling technique. In this study, the researcher functions as a key instrument in data collection assisted by supporting instruments Interview Guideline and Interview. To test the validity of the data, researchers conducted time triangulation of data by comparing the first and second interviews. The results showed that students' difficulties in developing Final Project form E-Module that come from internal and external students. Internal difficulties include Lack of ability in mastering technology, especially E-modules, Limited time, Lack of Mastering The Independent Curriculum, limited Mastery of Material and while External difficulties include Students have difficulty accessing the internet. As well as solutions from students when difficulties in developing E-Modules by integrating Islamic values, technology and local culture.