Development of Interactive Digital Comics Based on Local Environmental Wisdom for Flood Literacy in Elementary Social Studies

Cut Kumala Sari; Ikrima Maulida; Eci Anita Lestari; Rapita Aprilia; Arif Arbi Auliya

doi:10.58421/misro.v5i3.2111

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58421/misro.v5i3.2111

Authors

Cut Kumala Sari Universitas Samudra
Ikrima Maulida Universitas Samudra
Eci Anita Lestari Universitas Samudra
Rapita Aprilia Universitas Samudra
Arif Arbi Auliya Universitas Samudra

Keywords:

interactive digital comics, local environmental wisdom, social studies, science literacy, science understanding

Abstract

Flood-related learning in elementary schools requires contextual and engaging media that can connect scientific concepts with students’ local environmental experiences. However, digital learning media that integrates local environmental wisdom into interactive flood learning remains limited. This study aimed to develop and evaluate an interactive digital comic based on local environmental wisdom for flood-related social studies learning in elementary school. Using a Research and Development approach with the ADDIE model, the study involved elementary school students and teachers, supported by three expert validators in material, media, and language. Data were collected through validation sheets, teacher and student practicality questionnaires, and pretest–posttest assessments. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and N-gain analysis. The results showed that the digital comic achieved an average validity score of 91%, categorized as very valid, and an average practicality score of 91%, categorized as very practical. Students’ average posttest score was higher than the pretest score, increasing from 58.50 to 82.75, with an N-gain of 0.58, categorized as moderate. The findings indicate that the developed digital comic is feasible and practical for contextual flood learning, while the observed score improvement provides preliminary evidence for further effectiveness testing. The study contributes a locally contextualized digital learning medium that integrates environmental wisdom into interactive science learning.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

References

A. D. Khairullah, F. M. Firdaus, and H. N. Mawaddah, “The effect of eco-pedagogy-based learning on disaster mitigation literacy of students at SDN 2 Percontohan Aceh Tamiang,” Pedagogik: Journal of Elementary School Teacher Education, vol. XIV, no. 1, pp. 172–183, 2026.

B. Leny, S. Puspitasari, A. Praja, R. Nadia, R. Aggriani, R. Anissauqi, et al., “Socialization of flood disaster mitigation at SDN 2 Bagik Papan Pringgabaya, East Lombok,” Health Service Hub, vol. 2, no. 3, pp. 1–3, 2025.

M. Daniarista, I. Sarifah, and C. B. Yudha, “Analysis of factors causing low knowledge of elementary school students about flood mitigation,” Pendas: Scientific Journal of Basic Education, vol. 9, no. 2, 2024.

C. K. Sari, “Urgency of understanding basic social studies concepts for PGSD students,” Pendas: Scientific Journal of Basic Education, vol. 9, no. 2, 2024.

T. A. Aufa and F. Y. Satriyani, “Development of interactive digital comics based on audiovisuals in Indonesian language lessons to improve reading comprehension skills of fourth grade students at SDN 09 Pagi Duren Tiga Jakarta,” Pendas: Scientific Journal of Basic Education, vol. 11, no. 1, 2026.

I. Nurjanah, W. D. Puspitasari, B. Febriyanto, and A. Rosidah, “Utilization of local wisdom in social studies learning in elementary schools: A systematic literature review,” Pendas: Journal of Basic Education Science, vol. 11, no. 1, 2026.

K. S. W. Diatmika, N. M. Asril, and N. W. Rati, “Digital comic learning media based on Subak local wisdom to increase students’ interest in learning about the water cycle in fifth grade elementary school,” Indonesian Multicultural Education Journal, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 1–11, 2025.

T. M. R. Andriani and Gunawan, “Development of digital comic media to improve reading and writing literacy and creative thinking of elementary school students,” Education Publication Journal, vol. 16, no. 2, pp. 775–784, 2026.

N. P. E. Lianasari, I. G. A. Astawan, and G. A. P. S. Trisna, “Development of Tri Hita-based local wisdom digital comic media on ecosystem materials for fifth grade elementary school students,” Didaktik: Scientific Journal of PGSD FKIP Universitas Mandiri, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 5585–5596, 2023.

N. Mekalungi and A. Muhibin, “Development of smartphone-based local wisdom digital comic learning media: Social studies subjects in elementary school,” Pendas: Journal of Basic Education, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 231–240, 2025.

I. Irwanto and B. Saputra, “Literature study on the development of the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) in R and D research,” Jurnal PPS-TP, vol. 14, no. 1, pp. 57–73, 2026, doi: 10.23960/jt.v14i1.2026.1415.

F. I. Ulya, Sumarno, and A. Wijayanti, “Development of video media based on discovery learning for elementary school students,” Jurnal Inovasi Teknologi Pendidikan, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 68–83, 2021.

Warda, R. Susanti, and L. R. R. Susanti, “Needs analysis for developing interactive learning multimedia using Canva on fifth-grade elementary school natural feature change material,” Borobudur Educational Review, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 195–207, 2025.

Irmawati and S. Hadi, “Development of a PBL-based e-module to improve students’ concept understanding on SPLDV material at SMP Negeri 1 Bantur,” Laplace: Journal of Mathematics Education, vol. 1, no. 1, 2024.

K. Anafi, I. Wiryokusumo, and I. P. Leksono, “Development of ADDIE model learning media using Unity 3D software,” Journal of Education and Development, vol. 9, no. 4, pp. 433–438, 2021.

T. Salsabila, M. Basri, R. Pranata, Hairida, and H. Kresnadi, “Validity of comic learning media for Science and Social Studies material on the water cycle for 5th grade at SDN 36 Pontianak Kota,” PGSD Journal: Scientific Journal of Elementary School Teacher Education, vol. 18, no. 2, pp. 147–155, 2025.

C. O. Edhilaningsih and S. Trihantoyo, “Development of digital-based training modules to improve the professional competence of education unit mentors in the Semarang area,” E-Journal of Educational Management Inspiration, vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 84–95, 2025.

A. Amini and M. I. Damayanti, “Development of digital comics to improve storytelling skills of second-grade elementary school students,” JPGSD, vol. 9, pp. 2670–2684, 2021.

S. Rahayu and V. D. Wicaksono, “Development of digital comics as an anti-bullying educational medium in elementary schools,” JPGSD, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 75–84, 2021.

I. G. R. Sudiawan, N. M. Asril, and N. M. D. Sari, “Development of problem-based learning digital comic media to improve critical thinking skills of fifth-grade students in social science subjects,” Indonesian Journal of Educational Science Research, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 1457–1466, 2026.

D. Talia, F. N. Zunaidah, and T. I. Sulistiyowati, “Development of learning media based on Kodig (Digital Comic) on cultural diversity material for fourth-grade students at SDN Mojoroto 4,” Pendas: Scientific Journal of Basic Education, vol. 10, no. 3, 2025.

M. U. M. Pratiwi, I. G. Margunayasa, and D. A. W. M. Putr, “Bali local wisdom-based digital comic ‘Subak’ on ecosystem material to improve fifth-grade students’ science literacy,” Pendas: Scientific Journal of Basic Education, vol. 11, no. 1, 2026.

A. Rahma and P. R. D. Kusumawati, “Effectiveness of science comic media on students’ science literacy,” Jurnal Basicedu, vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 3455–3464, 2024.

F. Delima and Arwin, “Development of learning media using Articulate Storyline 3 in fourth-grade elementary school classrooms,” Pendas: Scientific Journal of Basic Education, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 4236–4245, 2024.

T. Safitri, C. Dewi, Nofri, and E. Yanto, “Analisis kebutuhan media pembelajaran komik digital berbasis Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) pada pembelajaran IPAS kelas IV SD,” Konferensi Ilmiah Dasar, vol. 6, 2025.

H. Widiani, L. Nur, and E. R. Saputra, “Pengembangan media komik digital berbasis Contextual Teaching Learning pada Proyek Penguatan Profil Pelajar Pancasila,” Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan, vol. 25, no. 1, pp. 16–25, 2025.

K. A. Anggarini, I. G. Astawan, and G. A. S. Trisna, “Pengembangan e-comic interaktif terintegrasi pendidikan perubahan iklim untuk literasi lingkungan,” Jurnal Basicedu, vol. 10, no. 3, pp. 928–939, 2026.

A. H. Primadita, I. S. Suja’i, and S. R. Rindrayani, “Local wisdom-based e-comic to enhance fifth grade elementary students’ understanding of regional economic concepts in Tulungagung Regency,” IJE: Interdiciplinary Journal of Education, vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 318–332, 2025.

D. Nova, H. Budiono, and H. Badri, “Development of digital comic learning media assisted by the Pixton application on local wisdom material in grade V elementary school,” Pendas: Journal of Basic Education Science, vol. 10, no. 4, 2025.

K. A. Rahman and A. E. Andriani, “Development of digital education comics on style around us to improve IPAS learning outcomes,” Journal of Education Sciences, vol. 9, no. 4, pp. 2950–2966, 2025.