The Effectiveness of Local Wisdom-Based Interactive E-Comics on Learning Outcomes and Motivation in Elementary Students

Gustina Yulia; Weni Yulastri; Rahmatul Hayati

doi:10.51276/edu.v7i1.1528

Authors

Gustina Yulia Universitas Adzkia
Weni Yulastri Universitas Adzkia
Rahmatul Hayati Universitas Adzkia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51276/edu.v7i1.1528

Keywords:

Digital Learning , Interactive E-Comic , Learning Motivation , Learning Outcomes , Local Wisdom

Abstract

This study examines the effects of locally wisdom-based interactive e-comics on fifth-grade students' learning outcomes and motivation in fable learning, addressing low achievement and motivation stemming from the dominance of less engaging conventional media. A quasi-experimental method with a non-equivalent control group design was employed. The sample consisted of 37 fifth-grade students from SDN 18 Kampung Dalam (experimental class) and SDN 30 Kampung Dalam (control class). Research instruments included learning outcome tests (pretest and posttest) and a learning motivation questionnaire. Data were analyzed using normality and homogeneity tests and an ANOVA. The findings revealed that the use of interactive e-comics based on local wisdom had a significant effect (p < 0.05) on both learning outcomes and motivation. The experimental class achieved an average posttest score of 93, compared with 83.79 for the control group. The findings revealed a significant difference between the groups (p < 0.05). The experimental class achieved higher posttest scores (93) than the control class (83.79) and showed greater motivation gains (32.78 and 16.06). These results indicate that locally wisdom-based interactive e-comics effectively enhance learning outcomes and motivation, highlighting their potential as an engaging, culturally relevant learning medium in elementary fable instruction.

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Author Biographies

Gustina Yulia, Universitas Adzkia

She was born in South Sikucur on September 21, 1984. She is a student in the Elementary Education Study Program at Adzkia University and currently serves as a teacher at SDN 30 Kampung Dalam. With a background in elementary education, she continues to develop her academic and professional competencies through further studies to improve the quality of elementary education and students’ character development.

Weni Yulastri, Universitas Adzkia

She is a permanent lecturer in the Master’s Program of Elementary Education at Adzkia University. She holds a master’s degree in Elementary Education and a doctorate in Educational Sciences. Her academic work focuses on character building, mentoring, and value-based education, particularly the role of mentoring in developing students’ hard work, honesty, and ethics within contemporary elementary education.

Rahmatul Hayati, Universitas Adzkia

She was born in Surian on December 20, 1986, and is a permanent lecturer at Adzkia University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Education from Padang State University (2005–2009), a master’s degree in Educational Technology from the same institution (2010–2012), and a doctoral degree in Educational Sciences from UNP (2014–2018). Her academic interests include elementary education, mathematics education, and learning technology development. She is also actively involved in institutional research and community service, contributing to the advancement of educational science in West Sumatra.

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