Development of Learning Media Based on the Local Wisdom of the Kaili Tribe's Traditional Houses in Social Studies Learning to Support Grade IV Students' Understanding

Abstract

This study was motivated by the limited use of interactive and contextual learning media and students' difficulties in understanding Social Studies content related to local culture. This study aimed to develop Canva-based learning media integrating the local wisdom of the Kaili Tribe's traditional houses for fourth-grade Social Studies learning. The study employed a Research and Development approach using the ADDIE model, consisting of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The research was conducted at SDN IV Kalukubula and involved one fourth-grade teacher and seven students. Data were collected through observation, semi-structured interviews, documentation, and a ten-item evaluation test. Qualitative data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model, while test results were analyzed descriptively using the minimum mastery criterion of 70. The findings showed active student participation during learning activities, and all seven students achieved scores at or above the minimum criterion. Interview findings indicated that the media were attractive, easy to use, and helped students relate Social Studies concepts to their local cultural environment. The study concludes that the developed Canva-based media supported interactive and contextual Social Studies learning and facilitated students' understanding of Kaili cultural content.