Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini Undiksha
Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): April

The Busy Book as an Interactive Media for Teaching the Sasak Language to Young Children

Baiq Nur Khairunnisa Haqiqi (Early Childhood Teacher Education Study Program, Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha, Singaraja Indonesia)
I Made Suarjana (Early Childhood Teacher Education Study Program, Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha, Singaraja Indonesia)
Dewa Gede Firstia Wirabrata (Early Childhood Teacher Education Study Program, Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha, Singaraja Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Apr 2026

Abstract

Sasak language instruction in Early Childhood Education (ECE) is currently dominated by repetitive, static, and unengaging worksheet activities, leading to low interest, participation, and vocabulary exposure in children. This research aimed to develop and evaluate the feasibility of an interactive busy book as a solution. The study employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach using the ADDIE model, concentrating on the analysis, design, and development phases. The analysis phase involved examining the curriculum, learner characteristics, and the need for language preservation. The design phase focused on establishing objectives, selecting vocabulary content, and creating activity blueprints. In the development phase, a prototype was produced and subsequently revised based on expert feedback. The study’s subjects were confined to three validation groups: a subject matter expert (Sasak language specialist), a media expert (instructional technology lecturer), and a practitioner (ECE educator), who assessed the product's quality. Data were gathered via structured validation questionnaires and analyzed using a descriptive quantitative-qualitative method. The final product is a flannel busy book that introduces basic Sasak vocabulary through contextual, sensorimotor play activities. Validation results yielded average scores of 5.0 from the subject matter expert, 4.9 from the media expert, and 5.0 from the practitioner, all within the “excellent” category. Despite minor suggestions for visual layout improvements, the busy book was deemed highly feasible for use after revisions. In conclusion, the medium is valid in content and design and effectively addresses learning stagnation. The implication is that the busy book can improve children’s language, support Sasak language revitalization, and guide game-based local content curricula. Further research should test its effectiveness in broader populations.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JJPAUD

Publisher

Subject

Arts Humanities

Description

Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini Undiksha is an open access peer-reviewed scientific journal published by Jurusan Pendidikan Dasar Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha. The journal publishes different kinds of scientific articles based on the field research and program in the area ...