Title:
METHODOLOGY FOR DEVELOPING GUIDELINES ON TEACHING NOVELS IN MALAYSIA

Authors:
Norulwidad Zakaria*, Abdul Rasid Jamian and Ariff Mohamad, Malaysia

Abstract:
This article highlights a methodology for developing teaching guidelines for Malay language teachers in Malaysia. The methodology emphasises three crucial phases: (1) the needs analysis phase, (2) the design and development phase, and (3) the usability evaluation phase. The implications of this methodology are that (1) the guidelines can contribute to the formulation of educational policies, (2) the guidelines can facilitate the design and development of products based on expert consensus, and (3) the usability of existing guidelines can be assessed and updated for implementation. Generally, this methodology does the following: (1) facilitates the process of developing instructional materials for language teaching, (2) assists other researchers in developing new products, such as modules, frameworks, and language education models, and (3) helps preserve culture and social values within communities through the incorporation of novels into teaching.