Validity test of digital learning content in social science education for junior high schools in Singaraja city

Abstract

This study seeks to examine the requirements for creating digital learning resources in Social Sciences education at junior high schools in Singaraja City. This research employed qualitative methodologies. The development of learning media must involve testing for construct validity and empirical validity. Validity testing will be conducted by specialists in materials, media, and language. The evaluation conducted by experts in Social Sciences Education determined the validity score of the material to be 93, categorising it as "very valid." Similarly, the graphic design value is rated at 90, categorising it as "Very Valid." Simultaneously, the degree of grammatical validity is 88, categorised as "Very Valid." The expert testing results in media, material, and language aspects indicate that the developed digital learning media is highly valid and thus appropriate for the Social Sciences Education learning process. The practicality of digital learning media was evaluated by two groups from Social Science Education and 24 students participating in Social Science Education instruction. The mean score awarded by Social Sciences Education instructors was 87.69, categorised as Very Good. The practicality test assessment is determined by evaluating students enrolled in Social Sciences Education subjects, yielding a score of 79.48, which falls within the Good criteria. The results indicate that the developed digital learning media can be utilised sustainably. This is due to the assessment by teachers and students that this digital learning medium aligns with their needs.