Physics Communication
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): February 2026

An Ethnophysics E-Module Based on Indonesian Bamboo Spinning Tops for Contextual Mechanics Learning

Siti Muhafidhoh (Universitas Negeri Semarang)
Siti Wahyuni (Universitas Negeri Semarang)
Listiyanto Listiyanto (Universitas Negeri Semarang)
Hartono Hartono (Universitas Negeri Semarang)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Feb 2026

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the characteristics of an integrated ethnophysics e-module for mechanics learning, determine its validity based on expert evaluations, and examine students’ responses toward its implementation. The study employed a Research and Development (R&D) method using the Four-D (4D) development model consisting of define, design, develop, and disseminate stages. The main characteristics of the developed e-module included integration of PDF and Google Sites, ethnophysics context and Magnus effect approach, multirepresentation mechanics materials, interactive multimedia features. The validation results showed that the developed e-module achieved an average percentage of 89.58% from material experts and 85.00% from media experts, both categorized as highly valid. In addition, the student response results obtained an average percentage of 90.25%, categorized as very positive. These findings indicate that the developed ethnophysics e-module has the potential to support contextual, interactive, and technology-based mechanics learning through the integration of local cultural phenomena and digital learning media.

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pc

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Education

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