Jurnal Pendidikan MIPA
Vol 27, No 3 (2026): Jurnal Pendidikan MIPA

Development of an Ethno-STEAM-adapted Physics e-Module using a Deep Learning Approach to Improve Disaster Mitigation Literacy in Sikka Regency, Indonesia

Agustina Elizabeth (Department of Physics Education, Universitas Nusa Nipa)
Kristiana Nathalia Wea (Department of Physics Education, Universitas Nusa Nipa)
Yohanes Eudes Debrito (Department of Physics Education, Universitas Nusa Nipa)
Sally Edoxiana Untajana (Department of Physics Education, Universitas Pattimura)
Yasinta Embu Ika (Department of Physics Education, Universitas Flores)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study aimed to develop, validate, and evaluate the effectiveness of a Deep Learning (DL) Physics Teaching e-Module, adapted through an Ethno-STEAM approach, to enhance disaster-mitigation literacy regarding earthquakes and volcanic eruptions among senior high school students in Sikka Regency, East Nusa Tenggara. A Research and Development design based on the Borg and Gall model was employed, integrated with a non-equivalent control group quasi-experimental design for the effectiveness phase. Participants comprised 285 students and 6 teachers from four senior high schools, seWlected through purposive sampling. Instruments included validation sheets (5 experts), student response questionnaires, observation sheets, and a 30-item achievement test (KR-20 = 0.84). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, ANCOVA, exploratory factor analysis, and thematic analysis. The e-module demonstrated strong validity (mean CVI = 0.86, ICC = 0.84) and practicality (91.2% Perceived Pedagogical Relevance factor). Experimental classes achieved significantly higher post-test scores (M = 81.2, SD = 7.4) than control classes (M = 68.9, SD = 8.2), with ANCOVA confirming a large adjusted group effect (F(1,218) = 142.6, p < 0.001, partial η² = 0.395). Descriptive cross-school patterns indicated that implementation conditions differed in teacher ICT competency, principal support, and student access to technology; these school-level factors were not treated as inferential moderators because only three schools were included in the operational test. Thematic analysis of teacher interviews indicated that the e-module supported contextual negotiation between indigenous pire tanah knowledge and modern physics concepts (mechanical waves and Archimedes’ principle). Among the Sikka schools studied, the Ethno-STEAM-adapted DL Physics e-Module was a viable, practical, and effective instructional resource for disaster-mitigation literacy. Its implementation should be interpreted in light of differences in teachers' ICT capacity and school infrastructure. The proposed Synergistic Pedagogical Model (SPM-ESDL) offers a framework for further testing in other cultural and disaster contexts rather than a universally established model. Keywords: ethnophysics, STEAM, deep learning, disaster mitigation, sikka.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jpmipa

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Subject

Education

Description

Jurnal Pendidikan MIPA (JPMIPA) focused on mathematics education, science education, and the use of technology in the educational field. In more detail, the scope of interest are, but not limited to: STEM/STEAM Education Environmental and Sustainability Education Scientific Literacy Computer-based ...