Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026)

Game Based Learning With Local Wisdom: Developing A Snakes And Ladders Media For Folklore Education In Elementary Schools

Nurul Aswar (Universitas Islam Negeri Palopo)
Sulastri Sulastri (Universitas Islam Negeri Palopo)
Sukirman Sukirman (Universitas Islam Negeri Palopo)



Article Info

Publish Date
06 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study aimed to develop and evaluate the feasibility of a Snakes and Ladders learning medium integrating the Sawerigading folktale and local wisdom values for fifth-grade folklore instruction in Indonesian elementary schools. A Research and Development (R&D) design guided by the ADDIE model was employed, with one classroom teacher and 18 fifth-grade students at SDN 269 Lambatu, East Luwu Regency, as research subjects, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected via observation, semi-structured interviews, questionnaires, and documentation, and analyzed using a mixed-methods approach. Needs analysis revealed that 100% of students preferred game-based learning, while teachers reported overreliance on conventional textbook-based instruction. The developed medium incorporated 36 game squares embedding comprehension questions and cultural reflection tasks drawn from the Sawerigading narrative. Expert validation yielded scores of 82.50% (media), 83.33% (content), and 80.00% (cultural), all within the valid to very valid category. Practicality testing produced scores of 91.56% from students and 91.66% from the teacher, both classified as very practical. These findings confirm that traditional game mechanics and regional folklore can be systematically synthesized into a culturally coherent and pedagogically sound instructional medium. This study contributes a replicable, ADDIE-based model for culturally responsive learning media development applicable across diverse regional contexts in Indonesia.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jirpe

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Other

Description

Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education (JIRPE) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes original research and review articles primarily but limited to the area of elementary school education. It brings together academics and researchers from different countries who ...