Development of thematic multi media-based learning model to increase clean life skills

Abstract

This study aims to develop multi-media based products on thematic learning sub themes "cleanliness at home". This research was applied in class II of elementary school. Multimedia products produced are short animations with the theme of hand washing. This research method uses Research and Development (R & D) with the Borg and Goal model. Three stages of development research are: first, preliminary research into the two development models and third the model dissemination. The results of the preliminary study concluded that multi-media based applications are needed for thematic learning in elementary schools. The development of multi-media animation by giving a message of six steps of hand washing was developed through the stages of product development. The first stage of expert judgment is carried out by media, material and language experts. The second stage is one to one and small group. This study produced a valid multi-media assisted thematic learning model applied to elementary school students.