Effect of Interactive Media-Assisted PjBL on Social Studies Concept Understanding Based on Students’ Learning Interest

I Kadek Tediana Saputra; I Gede Margunayasa; I Wayan Kertih

doi:10.51276/edu.v7i3.1736

Authors

I Kadek Tediana Saputra Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha
I Gede Margunayasa Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha
I Wayan Kertih Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51276/edu.v7i3.1736

Keywords:

Elementary Education , Interactive Media , Learning Interest , Project-Based Learning , Social Studies Concept Understanding

Abstract

This study examined the effect of interactive media-assisted Project-Based Learning (PjBL) on elementary students' understanding of social studies concepts by considering their learning interest. A quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design was employed involving 64 fifth-grade students from public elementary schools in North Denpasar, Bali. Data were collected using a validated social studies concept understanding test and a learning interest questionnaire. The data were analyzed through two-way ANOVA and Scheffé post hoc tests. The findings revealed that students taught using interactive media-assisted PjBL achieved significantly higher conceptual understanding than those receiving conventional instruction (F = 20.495, p < .001). Learning interest also significantly influenced conceptual understanding (F = 4.748, p = .034). However, no significant interaction was found between the learning model and learning interest (F = 1.947, p = .169), indicating that PjBL consistently improved conceptual understanding regardless of students' learning interest levels. These findings support integrating interactive media into project-based learning to enhance elementary social studies instruction.

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Author Biographies

I Kadek Tediana Saputra, Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha

He was born in Karangasem on September 9, 1985. He completed a Diploma in Primary Education at Undiksha (2004), a Bachelor's degree at Universitas Terbuka (2010), and has served as a civil servant teacher at SDN 2 Tonja, Denpasar, since 2009. He earned a Master's degree in Basic Education from Undiksha in 2026.

I Gede Margunayasa, Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha

He is a professor and civil servant lecturer at Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha (Undiksha), born on April 2, 1985. He earned Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees at Undiksha. His research and teaching focus on elementary science education, science practicum, and research methodology.

I Wayan Kertih, Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha

He is a professor and senior civil servant lecturer at Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha (Undiksha), born on November 8, 1964. He earned his Master's and Doctoral degrees in Social Studies Education from Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia. His expertise includes Social Studies education, curriculum development, and historical-cultural education.

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