Integration of Local Cultural Values in Interactive E-Modules as an Innovation in Tolerance Learning in Elementary Schools

Muhamad Sudharsono, Muhamad Afandi, Evi Chamalah

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It is crucial to formulate effective learning methods in instilling tolerance values in primary school students in the digital age. This research aims to develop and test the effectiveness of an interactive e-module based on local cultural values as a learning medium to foster tolerance among elementary school students. The study involved 120 fifth-grade students from four public schools in Bekasi Regency, West Java, divided into experimental (n = 61) and control groups (n = 59). The intervention was conducted over six sessions within three weeks, with teachers in the experimental group acting as facilitators of the e-module, while the control group received conventional tolerance lessons through lectures and discussions. The research employed a modified ADDIE model with a mixed-methods approach, content validation using the Fuzzy Delphi method, and a quasi-experimental design for effectiveness testing. Results revealed that the e-module significantly improved tolerance attitudes compared to the control group (t = 8.913, p < 0.001, Cohen’s d = 0.92, large effect size). Teacher reflections highlighted increased student motivation, engagement, and positive social behavior. These findings underscore that integrating local cultural values into technology-based learning strengthens contextual character education in the digital era. The study provides both theoretical and practical contributions by addressing the gap between cultural preservation and educational technology, offering an innovative pathway for character education.


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Character Education; Interactive E-Module; Local Cultural Values; Tolerance

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