Abstract
In the 2013 curriculum subjects in primary schools were organized with themes, namely combining all subjects that reflect students’ everyday lives. However, the themes in the student’s book do not integrate one subject with the others and do not reflect the students real life. Therefore, it is hard for many primary school teachers in Padang to implement the integrated learning using the textbooks. This research aims to develop the interactive e-module based on the principles of integrated learning that can facilitate students in carrying out learning process, so it can improve students’ competency. The research and development of interactive e-module use four-D models that consist of four stages, namely define, design, develop and disseminate. The research subject was the interactive e-module based on integrated learning. The respondents of this research were 12 teachers and 70 Grade 5 students of three primary schools in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. Data were collected using observation sheets, interview guides, questionnaires, and tests. There are three main results obtained from the research. First, according to expert judgment the interactive e-module is valid. Second, based on teacher and student's responses the module is very practical. Third, based on the student learning outcomes the interactive e-module is effective.
Highlights
One way to facilitate students in learning is through an integrated learning model
The formulation of the problem is as follows: How to design an interactive e-module that integrates the themes of everyday life in a way that is valid, practical, and effective to improve the primary schools student’s competency? The research aims to develop the interactive e-module based on integrated learning that can facilitate students in carrying out the learning process, so it can improve the student’s competency
The results of research and development of the interactive e-module based on integrated learning focus on presenting the results of the define, design, develop, and disseminate stages
Summary
Various efforts have been made to improve education quality, including the establishment of eight national education standards. Three of the national standards of education are content standards, graduate competency standards, and process standards which become a reference in the implementation of education. The 2013 curriculum emphasizes graduates have high competency and good characters. The graduates are expected to possess related skill and knowledge integrated with the learning materials. One of the demands outlined in the 2013 curriculum is implementing student-centered combined with the scientific approach. To support the implementation of the 2013 curriculum, the Indonesian government has provided the students with a textbook. Within the framework of the 2013 curriculum, the teacher is a facilitator, motivator, and one of the alternative sources of learning. Teachers design the instructional materials based on the curriculum demands, so that students can master the competencies.
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