Engklek Education (EDUKLEK) Instructional Media in Social Studies Learning: An Effort to Improve Learning Outcomes in Grade VII B at SMPN 24 Malang

Abstract

The decline in students’ interest and achievement in Social Studies remains a persistent issue in many schools, including among Grade VII B students at SMPN 24 Malang. This study aims to enhance learning outcomes and student engagement through EDUKLEK (Educational Engklek), an instructional medium adapted from the traditional engklek game and integrated with Social Studies content. This research employed the Classroom Action Research model developed by Kemmis and McTaggart, implemented over two cycles with 33 students. Data were collected through achievement tests, observations, interviews, and documentation, and analyzed using quantitative and qualitative approaches. The results indicate a significant improvement in student performance, with the average score increasing from 66.09 (45% mastery) in the pre-cycle to 74.24 (73%) in Cycle I, and further rising to 84.27 (91%) in Cycle II. EDUKLEK was also found to enhance students’ participation, motivation, and conceptual understanding while strengthening appreciation for local culture. These findings demonstrate that EDUKLEK serves as an effective culturally grounded instructional innovation for improving Social Studies learning outcomes.