Development of interactive e-book-based Christian religious education teaching materials to increase learning motivation for class VII students at Dian Christian Middle School

Ema Magdalena Rumatora; Christiana D.W. Sahertian; Souisa Souisa

doi:10.37196/mc.v12i1.106

Authors

Ema Magdalena Rumatora SMP Kristen Dian, Tual Maluku Tenggara
Christiana D.W. Sahertian IAKN Ambon
Souisa Souisa IAKN Ambon

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37196/mc.v12i1.106

Keywords:

Interactive Electronic Books, Curriculum Alignment, ADDIE Model, Feasibility Assessment, Christian education

Abstract

This research endeavors to create interactive electronic book (e-book)-based teaching materials that align precisely with curriculum demands, ensuring the customization of learning resources to suit the unique characteristics of students. Employing the research and development methodology, the study adopts the ADDIE model comprising (1) Analyze, (2) Design, (3) Develop, (4) Implement, and (5) Evaluate. Conducted at Kristen Dian Middle School, the research involved class VII students as subjects. Utilizing questionnaires for data collection, the testing phase included 10 students from class VII, with evaluations conducted by 2 media experts and 2 material experts. The analysis technique employed was descriptive data analysis. The research produced two significant outcomes: (1) the development of interactive PAK e-book teaching materials and (2) the results of the feasibility assessment. Both media experts rated the PAK e-book teaching materials as very feasible, with feasibility percentages of 3.45 and 3.2, respectively. Material expert 1 assessed it as 2.81 in the appropriate category, while material expert 2 rated it as 3.69 in the very appropriate category. Students' assessments yielded a feasibility percentage of 3.49, categorizing it as very feasible. In conclusion, this research contributes by providing well-tailored, effective e-book teaching materials in alignment with curriculum requirements, positively impacting the educational landscape.

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