Arab World English Journal (AWEJ) Volume 15. Number 3, September 2024 Pp.67-88

Application of Fuzzy Delphi Method in the Design of Reading Digital Module for University Students in Riau

  English Education Department Faculty of Teacher Training and Education
aUniversitas Muhammadiyah Riau, Indonesia
bUniversiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia

Faculty of Language Studies and Human Development Universiti Malaysia
Kelantan, Malaysia

Faculty of Language Studies and Human Development Universiti Malaysia
Kelantan, Malaysia

Abstract:

The current digital era also demands that English lecturers develop digital-based teaching materials. This study aimed to explore the application of the Fuzzy Delphi Method in the design of reading digital modules for university students in Riau since it benefits to improve students’ reading abilities and comprehension. This study answered the research question about the expert evaluations and feedback on the developed e-module regarding appearance/layout interface/navigation, content, reading strategies, language module, and the relevance of the e-reading module. Ten experts chosen from academic higher education or university for their specialization in English teaching, educational technology, and module development were involved in evaluating and providing feedback, ideas, and agreement on the things required to create and implement the digital reading module. The study employed the Fuzzy Delphi Method to synthesize expert perspectives and prioritize these criteria, allowing for a complete framework for digital module development. The FDM was employed to reach an expert agreement on the module’s critical design elements. The findings demonstrate the effectiveness of FDM in improving module design through consensus building and uncertainty management, thus contributing to improving educational practices in the digital era. The research results can make it easy to access the module and independently learn the course in unlimited time with interactive content.

Cite as:

Syahfutra, W., Daud, W.A.W., & Hafezah, N. (2024). Application of Fuzzy Delphi Method in the Design of Reading Digital Module for University Students in Riau. Arab World English Journal, 15(3): 67-88.

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Wandi Syahfutra is a senior lecturer in the English Study Program at the Faculty of Teachers Training and Education of Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau. He graduated from State Islamic University Suska Riau in English Education Program. His research interests are reading, ICT, curriculum, and teaching practices. ORCiD:  https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8063-9917

Wan Ab Aziz Wan Daud is a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Language Studies and Human Development Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia. He received his Ph.D from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia. His research interests are Instructional Technology, Education, Arabic language. ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9507-5608

Nur Hafezah is a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Language Studies and Human Development Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia. She received her Ph.D Universiti Islam Antar Bangsa. Her research interests are Curriculum development, Language literacy, and literary studies. ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7213-3318