Title: Development of Interactive E-Modules Based on Auditory Intellectually Repetition (AIR) to Improve Students Critical Thinking Skills
Authors: Iffah Nafia, Sukidin, Sumardi
Volume: 9
Issue: 5
Pages: 494-501
Publication Date: 2025/05/28
Abstract:
This research is a development research that aims to determine the effectiveness of using e-modules as a developed product. Innovation in the form of interactive e-modules based on AIR is essential considering the development of science and technology and the flow of globalization that has an impact on the field of education, as well as the involvement of students in active learning, improving skills and being able to solve problems is essential with increasing critical thinking skills. This study uses the 4D model. Data collection was carried out using observation, questionnaires, and interviews. The research sample was three junior high schools for observation and one school for trials, with 32 students. The results of the validation of the e-module development show that the e-module has met the validation standards of material experts, validation of language experts, and validation of design experts with very good qualifications, and individual user tests of 88% with very good qualifications. Based on the results of learning using interactive e-modules based on AIR, it can be used as a learning resource in schools. Proven by the increase in critical thinking skills of students, especially those that are very much needed as one of the demands of 21st-century skills. Through small group trials, the percentage of effectiveness of increasing critical thinking skills was 83.4% with high qualifications, and in large group trials was 81.9% with high qualifications. Based on these results, it can be concluded that there is an increase in critical thinking skills of students after using interactive e-modules based on AIR as a learning resource.