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Integrating E-Comics and ProblemBased Learning (PBL) to Foster HigherOrder Thinking Skills in Elementary Students.

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Title: Integrating E-Comics and ProblemBased Learning (PBL) to Foster HigherOrder Thinking Skills in Elementary Students.
Authors: Ismiyanto, Mazwar1 q300230015@student.ums.ac.id, Anif, Sofyan2 sa163@ums.ac.id, Muhibbin, Ahmad3 am215@ums.ac.id
Source: International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education. Mar2026, Vol. 18 Issue 3, p407-417. 11p.
Subject Terms: *Problem-based learning, *Critical thinking, *Teaching aids, *Creative ability, *Elementary education, *Problem solving, Webcomics
Geographic Terms: Indonesia
Abstract: The demands of 21st-century education necessitate that students develop Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) to thrive in a dynamic and complex digital era. Nevertheless, elementary-level instruction frequently remains dominated by conventional approaches that inadequately foster critical, creative, and problem-solving competencies. Technology-based learning innovations offer a promising solution, particularly through the integration of E-Comics with Problem-Based Learning (PBL). This study examines the effectiveness of combining E-Comics and PBL to enhance higher-order thinking skills among elementary school students. A quasi-experimental design was employed, utilizing both control and experimental groups. Participants comprised fifth-grade students from two elementary schools in Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia. Research instruments included HOTS-aligned assessments and structured classroom observation sheets. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential t-tests. Results demonstrated that the experimental group, taught using the E-Comic-PBL integration, exhibited a statistically significant improvement (p<0.05) in higher-order thinking skills compared to the control group. These findings indicate that integrating interactive digital media such as E-Comics with PBL can serve as an innovative strategy to cultivate students’ critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. Pedagogical implications and recommendations for further research are also discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:The demands of 21st-century education necessitate that students develop Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) to thrive in a dynamic and complex digital era. Nevertheless, elementary-level instruction frequently remains dominated by conventional approaches that inadequately foster critical, creative, and problem-solving competencies. Technology-based learning innovations offer a promising solution, particularly through the integration of E-Comics with Problem-Based Learning (PBL). This study examines the effectiveness of combining E-Comics and PBL to enhance higher-order thinking skills among elementary school students. A quasi-experimental design was employed, utilizing both control and experimental groups. Participants comprised fifth-grade students from two elementary schools in Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia. Research instruments included HOTS-aligned assessments and structured classroom observation sheets. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential t-tests. Results demonstrated that the experimental group, taught using the E-Comic-PBL integration, exhibited a statistically significant improvement (p<0.05) in higher-order thinking skills compared to the control group. These findings indicate that integrating interactive digital media such as E-Comics with PBL can serve as an innovative strategy to cultivate students’ critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. Pedagogical implications and recommendations for further research are also discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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