Novika Lestari, Puji Rahmawati, Hendra Setiawan, Parno
This study aims to develop an Android-based Ethno-STEM module on the topic of traditional Dayak musical instruments for students' critical thinking and collaborative skills in rural areas. The development uses the ADDIE model (analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation). The analysis stage shows low critical thinking and collaboration skills among students, especially in rural areas with limited digital infrastructure. In the design stage, the module content was compiled with reference to the Merdeka phase D curriculum and integrated with the local cultural context. The module was developed via the Kodular platform and tested via validation by subject matter experts and media experts. The module was developed via the Kodular platform, which enables offline and asynchronous access to accommodate rural learning conditions. Content and media validation were conducted by subject matter experts and media experts via Aiken's V index. The validation results revealed that the content validity index (Aiken V) was in the valid category, with a subject matter expert validity of 0.847 and a media expert validity of 0.816. The student perception data were analyzed to evaluate the usability, clarity, and relevance of the module, whereas reliability analysis via Cronbach's alpha yielded a coefficient of 0.626, which was categorized as moderate and acceptable for initial development. Students responded positively to the module, particularly in terms of content relevance, cultural integration, and media presentation. In conclusion, the Android-based Ethno-STEM module is valid and reliable and has significant potential as an innovative learning resource to support culture-based science learning in a blended learning context. This study highlights the potential of Ethno-STEM-based digital modules to bridge educational gaps in rural areas and promote sustainable, contextual, and inclusive science learning. Further research is recommended to examine the module's effectiveness in improving students' critical thinking and collaborative skills through experimental implementation. Copyright (c) 2025 The Authors. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
Sekolah Tinggi Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Melawi, Indonesia; Sekolah Tinggi Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Melawi, Indonesia; Faculty of Teaching Training and Education, Universitas Kapuas, Indonesia; Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia
