Development and Assessment of the English Grammar Asynchronous Online Learning Module before Being Applied in Real Lesson

Abstract

Currently the orientation of higher education in Indonesia has shifted to online-based education. Unfortunately not all universities are ready to implement asynchronous online teaching. The question is whether the developed asynchronous online teaching module can meet the desired quality qualifications. Therefore the objective of this study is to conduct an assessment of the asynchronous online learning module before it is applied to actual learning so that there is no trial and error of the learning module in learning. Three stages of assessment were carried out in this study. This research is a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods. This study concludes that: Building online instructional of English grammar not only needs to be accompanied by an explanation of the subject matter in English but also accompanied by using the mother tongue language especially if English is as foreign language for the students. Students prefer asynchronous online learning modules along with animated images that represent lecturers presenting teaching material. Most students agree that asynchronous online of English grammar lesson makes it easier for students to understand learning material and achieve good learning outcomes (up to 67%) as well as meets student learning needs. Unfortunately, asynchronous online of English grammar lesson do not raise some students' enthusiasm for learning.