ROSITA WONDAL,NURHAMSA MAHMUD,UMIKALSUM ARFA ,YULIA NOVITA SARI,NATALINA PURBA,HERMAN HERMAN ,DESTI PUJIATI,VEBIYANTI NASIR
DOI: https://doi.org/This research prepares an application for solving the problem of children who have difficulty in numeracy literacy, using the Research and development (R&D) approach of the Borg and Gall model, which is modified with the subject of 25 children (5-6 years old) at PAUD Pembina 7 Ternate City. The application developed in this research aims to address the numeracy challenges faced by young learners in an engaging and interactive manner. By leveraging technology, the app provides a tailored learning experience that adapts to each child's pace and style. The modified Borg and Gall model allows for an iterative refinement of the application based on feedback and observations from the target group, ensuring its effectiveness and relevance to the specific needs of preschool-aged children. The results were based on several tests, namely the validity test from material experts (84%) in the excellent category, language experts (93.4) in the outstanding category, user/teacher experts (95.4) in the very good category, and media expert assessment (82%) in the good category. The assessment of student responses in the limited test stage was 83.71% good, 88.86% good, and 90.02 was the very good. Numeracy literacy-based e-comic media has been proven to help children distinguish some letters that are difficult to understand namely 'b, d, and p', and is feasible to use in early childhood education (PAUD). The effectiveness of e-comic media in enhancing numeracy literacy is further evidenced by its ability to engage young learners through interactive, visually appealing content. This innovative approach not only aids in letter recognition, but also fosters a positive attitude towards learning, potentially leading to improved overall literacy skills in early childhood. The successful implementation of this media in PAUD settings suggests its potential for wider adoption and adaptation to address other educational challenges in early childhood.
