Interactive Digital Multimodal Teaching Materials Based on Socio-Scientific Issues to Improve the Ability to Read Socio-Scientific Texts and Critical Thinking of Elementary School Students
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| Title: | Interactive Digital Multimodal Teaching Materials Based on Socio-Scientific Issues to Improve the Ability to Read Socio-Scientific Texts and Critical Thinking of Elementary School Students |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Galih Dani Septiyan Rahayu, Asep Kurnia Jayadinata, Jajang Bayu Kelana |
| Source: | International Journal of Language Education. 2026 10(1):38-63. |
| Availability: | International Journal of Language Education. Faculty of Languages and Literature UNM Jl Daeng Tata Raya Makassar, South Sulawesi 90224 Indonesia. e-mail: ijole@unm.ac.id; Web site: https://ojs.unm.ac.id/ijole/index |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 26 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Elementary Education Grade 5 Intermediate Grades Middle Schools |
| Descriptors: | Elementary School Students, Grade 5, Reading Ability, Science and Society, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills, Multimedia Materials, Foreign Countries, Content Area Reading, Reading Improvement |
| Geographic Terms: | Indonesia |
| ISSN: | 2548-8457 2548-8465 |
| Abstract: | This study analyzes the effectiveness of interactive digital multimodal learning materials based on socioscientific issues using a rational decision-making learning model on elementary school students' reading ability on socio-scientific and critical thinking skills. One group pretest-posttest design was implemented with three lesson plans. The instrument used was a written test aligned with indicators of reading ability in socio-scientific issues and critical thinking skills. The study sample comprised 76 fifth-grade elementary school students selected through purposive sampling. The results showed an overall increase in students' reading ability on socio-scientific issues and critical thinking skills. This increase occurred because interactive digital multimodal learning materials on socio-scientific issues, using a rational decision-making learning model, encouraged active, collaborative, and interactive learning, enabling students to analyze and evaluate information. Although the absence of a control group requires careful interpretation, these findings highlight the potential of interactive digital multimodal learning materials based on socio-scientific issues in improving reading ability and socio-scientific and critical thinking skills at the elementary school level. This study contributes to language education by supporting pedagogical innovation in facing the challenges of the 21st century. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1506017 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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