THE EFFECT OF ADOBE ANIMATE BASED INTERACTIVE LEARNING MEDIA ON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ UNDERSTANDING OF ETHNIC AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the effect of Adobe Animate based interactive learning media on elementary students’ understanding of ethnic and cultural diversity. Social Studies at the elementary level plays a crucial role in developing students’ awareness of social realities and cultural diversity, yet conventional teaching practices often lead to limited conceptual understanding. This research employed a quantitative approach with a quasi experimental design. The participants were fourth grade students of SDN 2 Kota Jantho, divided into an experimental group and a control group. Data were collected using a conceptual understanding test and analyzed through a t test. The results indicated that students who learned using Adobe Animate based interactive media achieved higher levels of understanding than those who learned without interactive media. These findings suggest that Adobe Animate based learning media is effective in enhancing the quality of Social Studies learning, particularly in teaching ethnic and cultural diversity at the elementary school level.