DEVELOPING LITERARY CRITICISM WRITING TEACHING MATERIALS BASED ON INFORMATION PROCESSING USING GOOGLE SITES

Abstract

This study aims to develop teaching materials for writing literary criticism based on information processing theory using Google Sites for 12th-grade students. The study was motivated by the lack of effective and accessible instructional resources that support students in developing critical thinking and analytical writing skills in literary studies. Using a Research and Development (R&D) approach with the ADDIE model—Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation—the research involved needs analysis through questionnaires, interviews, and observations, followed by product design and validation by experts. Findings indicate a strong need for innovative, visually engaging, and internet-based materials to support literary criticism instruction. The resulting product integrates genre-based learning and Robert M. Gagne’s information processing theory within a Google Sites platform. This research contributes to the field of Indonesian Language and Literature Education by offering a digital, pedagogically grounded teaching resource that enhances students’ abilities in analyzing and writing about literary texts critically. The product is expected to bridge the gap in available materials and respond to the learning demands of 21st-century education.