THERA APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT TO IMPROVE READING SKILLS AND THE CHARACTER OF LOVE LOCAL CULTURE

The purpose of this research and development THERA application is to improve English reading skills introducing local culture for character building designed smartphones with android specifications. Specifications requires 32.62 MB storage space 340 KB data. can be used both online offline. This was conducted at SMA Negeri 1 Blora class X MIPA 108 students. study measures the validity, practicality, effectiveness educational game learning media enhance loving culture. Research Development method Sugiyono Dick & Carey model. flow model is: potential problems, collection, product development, validation, revision, testing, revision usage testing. has been validated by material experts shows excellent results. Likewise, results using applications through tests also increased significantly. Students' attitudes towards are measured indicators interest, loyalty, concern appreciation. have It concluded that in improves love accordance characteristics students who like games.