Design of task-based digital language teaching materials with environmental education contents for middle school students

Abstract

Abstract The year 2020 is almost over, but the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia has not been resolved. Distance learning has been implemented since early 2020, but there are still several limitations, one of which is the use of teaching materials. Teachers need to develop teaching materials based on their needs and current situations. Digital teaching materials will be very relevant to use for distance learning because they can be developed interactively. The teaching materials can be accessed via a computer or mobile device. Teaching materials are developed based on tasks. This method was chosen because it can support the distance learning process and can be used by all students, even though the digital devices and networks are limited. In addition, integrating environmental education in learning is currently very necessary so that students have knowledge and foster environmental awareness. Based on this, the purpose of this study is to develop a task-based digital language teaching material design with environmental education for middle school students. This type of research is development research using the Plomp Model (preliminary research; pratotype phase; and assessment phase). This study uses descriptive data analysis techniques. The results showed that the teaching materials developed were categorized as very valid and could then be tested on students.