Teachers Evaluation on the Motivational Aspects of a Web-based Resource

AbstractThe development of teaching and learning materials is part and parcel of improving the delivery of knowledge from teachers to students. Materials which are meant for teaching and learning process either the paper-based or computer-based forms would be effective if they go through certain procedure to ensure that the materials are of good and satisfying quality. The objective of this paper is to measure teachers “evaluation on a web-based resource developed for English Language Literature Components meant for secondary school. The evaluation was done using one main instrument known as WebMac Pro consisting of 32 items. There are four main dimensions being analyzed which are stimulating, meaningful, organized and easy-to-use dimensions. Analysis of these subject-matter experts” evaluation was used as the guideline for the improvement of the actual website. Results from their evaluation showed that the website are found to be highly stimulating, meaningful, organized and easy-to use for the learning of English language literature components in the school. Thus, the teachers view as the subject-matter experts are found to be beneficial in improving as well as increasing the usability and quality of the materials developed. The positive outcome of this motivational analysis of the developed website does not only provide useful feedback to improvise the flawed material but also open up new means of networking with these teachers. It is recommended that collaborative work with other stakeholders such as teachers should be taken into considerations in the process of developing any teaching and learning materials