Assessing student readiness through artificial intelligence-based comics to enhance literacy and Indonesian local wisdom values

Sutrisno; Abdul Azis; Sigit Dwi Laksana; Eli Karliani; Yayuk Hidayah; Prini Desima Evawani Ambarita; I Putu Windu Mertha Sujana; Ernawati Simatupang; Isnaini Isnaini

doi:10.21831/jc.v23i1.90763

Authors

Sutrisno Universitas Muhammadiyah Ponorogo, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4858-3615
Abdul Azis Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, Indonesia
Sigit Dwi Laksana Universitas Muhammadiyah Ponorogo, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3481-5692
Eli Karliani Universitas Palangka Raya, Indonesia
Yayuk Hidayah Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Prini Desima Evawani Ambarita Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar, Indonesia
I Putu Windu Mertha Sujana Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha, Indonesia
Ernawati Simatupang Universitas Muhammadiyah Sorong, Indonesia
Isnaini Isnaini Universitas Muhammadiyah Mataram, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21831/jc.v23i1.90763

Keywords:

artificial intelligence, Indonesia local wisdom, learning project

Abstract

This study evaluates the use of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated comics as an instructional medium for assessing students’ literacy skills and their understanding of Indonesian local wisdom values. In the context of increasing educational digitalisation, this research explores how AI-generated comics can be integrated into culturally oriented learning. The study employed a mixed-methods design involving 450 students from 15 schools across seven provinces in Indonesia. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests, student response questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and participatory observations. The findings show a significant improvement (p < 0.05) in students’ performance after using AI-generated comics, with average increases of 32% in literacy scores and 28% in students’ understanding of local wisdom. Qualitative analyses indicate that students responded positively to the interactive comic format, which provided personalised content aligned with their preferences and learning needs. Overall, the results demonstrate that AI-generated comics can serve as an effective instructional tool for integrating digital technology with culturally relevant learning materials, offering implications for curriculum development and instructional practices in Indonesia.

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