Indonesian Journal of Education Methods Development
Vol. 21 No. 3 (2026): August

The Effect of Lapbooks on IPAS Instruction on the Topic of Cultural Diversity and Its Impact on the Learning Outcomes of Fourth-Grade Elementary School Students : Pengaruh Media Lapbook Pada Pembelajaran IPAS Materi Keragaman Budaya terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa Kelas IV Sekolah Dasar

Hafrida Nakhmah (Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)
Zuyyina Fihayati (Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Sep 2026

Abstract

General Background: Cultural diversity is an important topic in elementary IPAS learning because students need to understand various cultural forms through meaningful learning experiences. Specific Background: Learning about cultural diversity may become less engaging when instruction relies mainly on conventional materials, creating a need for visual, interactive, and contextual learning media. Knowledge Gap: Previous studies have examined Lapbook media in relation to learning activities, creativity, critical thinking, and learning outcomes, but studies specifically addressing Lapbook use for Cultural Diversity in IPAS while integrating local Krian culture remain limited. Aims: This study aims to examine the use of Lapbook media in IPAS learning on Cultural Diversity and its relationship with the learning outcomes of fourth-grade students at SDN Gamping 1. Results: Using a quantitative approach with a one-group pretest–posttest design, the study involved 28 fourth-grade students selected through saturation sampling. Data were collected through achievement tests and analyzed using descriptive statistics and N-Gain. The average score increased from 73.21 in the pretest to 89.79 in the posttest, while learning completion increased from 64.29% to 100%. The N-Gain score was 0.58, categorized as moderate. Novelty: The study combines Lapbook-based Cultural Diversity learning with local Krian cultural content in fourth-grade IPAS instruction. Implications: The findings indicate that Lapbook media can serve as an alternative visual and contextual learning medium for supporting students’ understanding of Cultural Diversity. Key Findings Highlights Mean achievement rose by 16.58 points after the learning intervention. Learning completion reached 100% among all 28 participants. The measured gain reached 0.58 within the moderate category. Keywords : Lapbook Media, Cultural Diversity, Learning Outcomes, IPAS Learning, Elementary School

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Journal Info

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ijemd

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Subject

Education

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Aim : This journal aimed at communicating the results of research of professors, teachers, practitioners, and scientists in the field of education covering teaching areas in primary education or all education, applied science and critical analytical studies education. - Readers targeted by this ...