Designing Islamic Interactive Learning Media for Elementary School Children

Abstract

Engaging and interactive learning media are essential in elementary education, particularly in supporting students’ understanding of the material and instilling Islamic values from an early age. This study aims to develop a digital-based Islamic interactive learning media that aligns with students’ characteristics and supports the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum. The research employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach using the ADDIE development model, consisting of five main stages: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The subjects of the study were fourth and fifth-grade students and classroom teachers in two Islamic elementary schools in Pekanbaru. Data were collected through observation, interviews, questionnaires, and pretest-posttest. The results showed that the developed interactive media was effective in increasing student engagement and understanding of the subject matter and character values. The average score of students’ understanding of character values increased from 62.3 in the pretest to 87.8 in the posttest, indicating a 25.5-point improvement. Additionally, 90% of students reported feeling more enthusiastic about learning. Teachers responded positively to the media in terms of visual appearance, content, and ease of use. The study concludes that the designed Islamic interactive media is feasible and effective for use in elementary learning processes. It is recommended that similar media development be expanded to other grade levels and enriched with contextual and practical Islamic content.