PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA CUBEBOT UNTUK MELATIH KETERAMPILAN KOGNITIF SISWA KELAS IV DI SEKOLAH DASAR

Coding learning in elementary schools still faces limitations in the availability of concrete learning media that are appropriate to students’ cognitive developmental characteristics. Therefore, it is necessary to develop interactive and user-friendly learning media. This study aims to develop CubeBot learning media for coding subjects and to determine its feasibility in training the cognitive skills of fourth-grade elementary school students. This research employed a Research and Development (R&D) method using the APPED model, which consists of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation stages. The trial subjects of this study were eight fourth-grade students of SD Muhammadiyah 8 Malang.
Data collection techniques included observation, interviews, user satisfaction questionnaires, and technical testing of the CubeBot media. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive qualitative and quantitative methods. The results of the study indicate that the CubeBot learning media is feasible to be used as a coding learning medium in elementary schools. The use of CubeBot is able to train students’ cognitive skills, particularly in understanding basic programming concepts, sequencing instructions, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills. In addition, students showed positive responses and high enthusiasm toward robot-based coding learning. Based on these findings, CubeBot media can be used as an alternative coding learning medium in elementary schools and has the potential to support the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum, which emphasizes active and technology-based learning.