THE PROBLEMS OF COMPATIBILITY BETWEEN ENGLISH TEACHING MATERIALS AND EDUCATION CURRICULUM OF TOURISM INDUSTRY AT SMK 1 GOWA

Abstract

This study aimed to find out the problems faced by vocational teachers in adjusting English teaching materials and Education Curriculum of Tourism Industry at SMK 1 Gowa. Besides that, this study also aimed to find out the needs of students majoring in the Tourism industry. This study used descriptive research involving table checklist, interviews, and questionnaires. The subjects of this study used purposive sampling consisting of 30 students and an English teacher. Research conducted at the Department of Tourism Industry, which is the newest department and was established in 2019, found that the English teaching materials used were English textbook published in 2014 or in other words, old editions. The researcher found that the teaching and learning instrument used was not too specific for the tourism industry. From the results of material analysis, researcher also found that the level of compatibility of teaching materials with core and basic competencies got a score of 80%, material accuracy got a score of 80%, and supporting materials got a score of 63.3%. In addition, students also need additional material from other books.