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Task-Based Development of Interpretative Reading Materials in an English Language Education Context Yunus, Muhammad; Rahmawati, Sitti; Bachtiar, Nurhalizah; Afdhalia, Vira
Tamaddun Life Vol 24 No 2 (2025): December
Publisher : Fakultas Sastra - Universitas Muslim Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33096/tamaddun.v24i2.1037

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Interpretative reading ability is a crucial skill in English language education, as it requires students not only to comprehend literal meanings but also to critically interpret and evaluate information. However, instructional practices in higher education remain dominated by conventional, decontextualized teaching materials, which insufficiently support the development of higher-order thinking skills. This study aimed to (1) identify students’ needs regarding interpretative reading materials and (2) design and develop task-based instructional materials to enhance interpretative reading ability. The study employed a Research and Development (R&D) method using the Borg & Gall model, encompassing needs analysis, design, development, expert validation, revision, and limited field testing. Data were collected through needs questionnaires, interviews, and expert judgments, and were analyzed using descriptive qualitative and quantitative techniques. The findings indicate that students require more contextualized and interactive interpretative reading materials equipped with explicit strategies to help them overcome difficulties in understanding implicit meanings, making inferences, and analyzing text structure. Questionnaire data reveal that most students need a variety of authentic tasks, step-by-step reading guidance, task completion models, and collaborative activities to enhance engagement and interpretative comprehension. Based on these findings, task-based materials were successfully designed by integrating pre-task, task-cycle, and post-task stages, complemented by interpretative strategy exercises, analytical tasks, group collaboration, and formative evaluation in each unit. This design is considered responsive to students’ needs and has the potential to effectively improve interpretative reading ability in English language learning contexts at the tertiary level.
Utilization of Black Tea Dregs as an Adsorbent of Metal Fe in Water using UV-Vis Spectrophotometry safitri, sauli; Aminah, Sitti; Nurmayanti, Yuli; Rahmawati, Sitti; Santoso, Tri
Jurnal Akademika Kimia Vol. 14 No. 3 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Tadulako

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/j24775185.2025.v14.i3.pp187-193

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Tea dregs are household organic waste materials that can be utilized as low-cost adsorbents for heavy metal removal. Previous studies mainly employed green tea dregs and focused on Cu(II) adsorption, while studies on Fe(III) adsorption using black tea dregs and their direct application to Fe-contaminated water remain limited. This study evaluates the adsorption performance of black tea dregs toward Fe(III) ions and their application in water samples. Batch adsorption experiments were conducted using FeCl₃ solutions at pH 4.8 to determine the optimum contact time (15–90 minutes) and initial concentration (100–300 ppm). Fe(III) concentrations were analyzed using UV–Vis spectrophotometry. The results demonstrated an optimal contact time of 60 min and an optimal concentration, achieving 99.26% adsorption efficiency. Adsorption followed the Langmuir isotherm model with a maximum capacity of 37.04 mg/g (R² = 0.998). Application to well water samples resulted in 83.74% Fe removal, confirming the potential of black tea dregs as adsorbents.
Co-Authors Abram, Paulus H. Adjis, Moh. Asril Afadil Afdhalia, Vira Agustin Tiwow Agustina, Rizza R. T. Ahdan, Ahdan Ahdiat, Mohammad Ahmar, Ansari Saleh Akidah, Ihramsari Alifa, Nur Alimuddin, Chatifah Anam, Chaerul Anang Wahid M.Diah Andi Pertiwi Damayanti Andi Saifah Anggriani, Windi Arwansyah Aslikah, Nadhifatul Asmita, Asmita Awaru, Tenri Ayu, Ari Azzajjad, Muhammad Fath Bachtiar, Nurhalizah Baharuddin Hamzah Basoa, indah Ekawati Bunbun Bundjali Cynthia Linaya Radiman Daini, Dinda Ulan Dandi Daud Karel Walanda Detris Poba Detris Poba Dewi Satria Ahmar Dia Afrianti Sangkota, Vivi Dr. Idris, S.S., M.Hum Dr. Muhammad Asdar, M.Pd. Eka Andani , Siti Nur Fadhliyah Malik Fatmawati, Fatmawati Fuad, Fawwas Roihan Gheje, Walburga E. Hadawiah, Hadawiah Haerani Maksum Halida, Nur Hardani, Muhammad Fakhrul Hasfat, Hamsar Hasriyanty Hasriyanty Hengki Abram, Paulus Ifriana, Ifriana Ijirana Indah Sari, Nurul Irwan Said Jamaludin M Sakung Johanis Panggeso Jumadil, Jumadil Kasmudin Mustapa Kumala Putri P, Andi Sri Linawati Linawati Magfirah Magfirah, Magfirah Majid, Abd Male, Kasmir Sy. Manalu, Yessi Febianti Mangela, Yessika D. Mangidi, Rilla Dwi Anjasari Mardiana, Sitti Martiani Martiani, Martiani Mery Napitupulu Metoli, Erwin Priscal Muhamad Abdulkadir Martoprawiro Muhammad Arham Muhammad Ilyas Yusuf Muhammad Yunus Muhammad Zikra Nadi, Luh Novita Sari Nur Anisa Nur Azizah Nur Hayati Nur, Wa Ode Jumiati Nurbaya Nurbaya, Nurbaya Nurfadila, Safna Parmin - Pathuddin Patmasari, Andi Paulus Hengky Abram Pulukadang, Sri H. V. Purnama Ningsih Pusvita , Arwini Rabasia Rabiah, Sitti Ririen Hardani Rofifah Marzuki, Nur Rosmini Rosmini S, Afadil S. Ahmar, Dewi Safitri, Sauli Sahidin Sanggona, Nadya Marsyella Sangkota, Vivi Dia A. Sangkota, Vivi Diah Sari, Nurita Sari, Nurul Indah Selvy Mozin Siang Tandi Gonggo Siti Fatimah Siti Nuryanti Sitti Aminah Sri Anjar Lasmini Sri Hastuti Virgianti Pulukadang Sri Muliani, Sri Sri Mulyani Sabang Sri Sarjuni Sriyulaningsi, Sriyulaningsi Sufia, Sufia Suherman Suherman Suherman Suherman Suherman, Suherman Suhestin Mooduto Sukmawati Putri , Iin Syafika, Siti Tahril Tandi, Asri Taslima Thaha, KHaeruddin Tiwow, Maria V. Tonio, Sarinah Emilia Tri Santoso Tri Santoso U.B., Sitti Nadira Umar Mansyur Ummiani Hatta Usman Made Wahab, Zamil Wahda Nur Alisa wahyuni wahyuni WINARSIH Winda Winda Yuana Stesya Palunsu Yuli Nurmayanti Yuyun Elfrina Manjarara Zaulya, Alyza Zelfia