Development of Smart Board Visual Media for Autistic Children in Learning Indonesian Language

Abstract

This study aims to determine the development process and the results of the "Smart Board" visual media validation for autism children in grade 2 Indonesian language learning using the ADDIE research model, which consists of 5 stages, namely: (a) analysis stage, (b) design stage, (c) development stage, (d) implementation stage, and (e) evaluation stage. This research was tested on grade 2 autistic students who experienced behavioural, communication, and interaction barriers. The research instrument used a material expert validation sheet to display design experts and a teacher/principal response questionnaire. The results of the material expert validation received a score of 96, an average score of 4.8 with an interval score of X> 83.94, so it obtained the "Very Good" category. The results of the display design expert validation received a score of 86, an average value of 4.3, with an interval score of X> 83.94, so it obtained the "Very Good" category. The results of interviews with teachers and principals show that the visual media "Smart Board" can accommodate autistic students in learning Indonesian; the material is on the level of ability of autistic children so that it is easy to understand; and the design of media displays can attract students' attention to use. So, it can be concluded that the visual media "Smart Board" is very effective in supporting Indonesian language learning in the classroom as a tool for students to understand the material presented by the teacher.