JoEELE
Vol 5, No 3, July (2026): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education

Increasing Students' Learning Interest through Problem-Based Learning Supported by QR Code-Based Snakes and Ladders Media

Melsyani Pali (Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo)
Ayuni Banne (Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo)
Asriani Asriani (Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo)
Regina Putri M (Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo)
Vera Amanda (Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo)
Adel Rizka Nabhil (Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo)
Juwita Crestiani (Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study was conducted to address the low level of fifth-grade students' interest in learning science, particularly the topic of the human digestive system, at SDN 25 Sabbamparu. Preliminary questionnaire results showed that students' average learning interest was only 56%, indicating a low level of engagement. This condition was mainly caused by teacher-centered instruction, limited use of learning models, and a lack of interactive learning media. As a result, students were less active and less enthusiastic during the learning process. The purpose of this study was to improve students' learning interest through the implementation of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model assisted by QR Code-based Snakes and Ladders media. This study employed Classroom Action Research (CAR) using the Kemmis and McTaggart model, which was conducted in two cycles consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection. The participants were 20 fifth-grade students. Data were collected through a learning interest questionnaire and observation sheets and analyzed using descriptive quantitative and qualitative techniques. The findings showed that students' learning interest improved in each cycle, as reflected in the indicators of enjoyment, interest, attention, and participation. Therefore, it can be concluded that the Problem-Based Learning model assisted by QR Code-based Snakes and Ladders media effectively increased fifth-grade students' interest in learning science at SDN 25 Sabbamparu.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JoEELE

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

JoEELE: Journal of Excellence in English Language Education is an international peer-reviewed and open-access journal in language education. The aim is to publish conceptual and research articles that explore the application of any language in teaching and the everyday experience of language in ...