Journal of Educational Sciences
Vol. 10 No. 8 (2026): Journal of Educational Sciences

Implementing the Game-Based Learning Model Through the Marbel Nusantara Culture Application to Enhance Learning Motivation in Elementary School Students

Ajeng Sri Rahmadani (Elementary school Teacher Education, Muhammadiyah University of Cirebon, Cirebon, 45611, Indonesia)
Dianasari Dianasari (Elementary school Teacher Education, Muhammadiyah University of Cirebon, Cirebon, 45611, Indonesia)
Hanikah Hanikah (Elementary school Teacher Education, Muhammadiyah University of Cirebon, Cirebon, 45611, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study aimed to improve students’ learning motivation through the implementation of the Game-Based Learning model supported by the Marbel Nusantara Culture application in Pancasila Education on the topic of Unity in Diversity. The study employed the Kemmis and McTaggart Classroom Action Research model, conducted in two cycles consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection. The participants were 22 fifth-grade students of SD Negeri 3 Kenanga. Data were collected through teacher and student activity observations and a learning motivation questionnaire. The questionnaire data were analyzed using quantitative descriptive analysis, while the observation and reflection data were analyzed using qualitative descriptive analysis. The findings showed that students’ learning motivation increased from 65.91% in the pre-cycle to 88.95% in cycle I and remained in the very high category at 89.36% in cycle II. The observation results also indicated that students became more active, confident, collaborative, and focused during the learning process, while the teacher managed the learning activities more effectively. These findings indicate that the implementation of Game-Based Learning supported by the Marbel Nusantara Culture application can support improvements in students’ learning motivation and create a more active, interactive, and enjoyable learning process in Pancasila Education.

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Journal Info

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JES

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Religion Humanities Education Library & Information Science Other

Description

JES publishes original articles on the latest issues and trends occurring regionally and internationally in the educational sciences with the aim to advance our knowledge both in term of theory and practice. Moreover, this journal also covers the issues concerned with the following special sections: ...