Jurnal Pendidikan Multikultural Indonesia
Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): April

3D Map of Balinese Cultural Traditions with a Multicultural Approach Integrated with QR Codes to Enhance Critical Thinking Skills in Fourth-Grade Elementary School Social Studies Learning

I Komang Juliarta (Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program, Ganesha University of Education, Singaraja, Indonesia)
I Made Suarjana (Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program, Ganesha University of Education, Singaraja, Indonesia)
I Nyoman Laba Jayanta (Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program, Ganesha University of Education, Singaraja, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Apr 2026

Abstract

Students’ limited critical thinking in understanding cultural diversity is influenced by the lack of innovative and contextual learning media. This highlights the need for interactive digital media that provide more meaningful learning experiences. This study aimed to develop, validate, evaluate the practicality, and examine the effectiveness of a three-dimensional (3D) Bali Cultural Tradition Map learning media integrated with Quick Response (QR) Code technology for teaching cultural diversity in elementary school science and social studies (IPAS). This study employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach using the ADDIE model, which consists of the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation stages. The research participants included fourth-grade elementary school students, subject matter experts, media experts, and teachers as validators and users of the developed media. Data were collected through expert validation questionnaires, teacher and student response questionnaires, and critical thinking tests using validation sheets, questionnaires, and test instruments. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical analyses. The findings indicate that the developed learning media met the criteria of being valid, highly practical, and effective in improving students' critical thinking skills in IPAS learning. The findings show that integrating three-dimensional media with QR Code technology creates more interactive and contextual learning. The QR Code-based 3D Map of Balinese Cultural Traditions is a feasible alternative for elementary science learning to enhance students’ critical thinking skills.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JPMu

Publisher

Subject

Religion Humanities Education Social Sciences

Description

Jurnal Pendidikan Multikultural Indonesia is a peer-reviewed open-access journal for scholars, practitioners, and students of multicultural education. Committed to promoting educational equity for diverse students, cross-cultural understanding, and global justice for marginalized people in all ...