Abstract:
Background: The integration of digital media in education has grown significantly, with e-comics emerging as an engaging alternative to conventional teaching tools. Specific Background: In history education, traditional media such as PowerPoint may not sufficiently stimulate student engagement or accommodate diverse cognitive abilities. Knowledge Gap: Limited empirical evidence exists regarding the interplay between e-comic media and students' critical thinking abilities in influencing learning outcomes. Aims: This study investigates the impact of e-comic media and critical thinking ability on history learning outcomes among class XI students at SMAN 84 West Jakarta. Results: Using a 2x2 factorial design and two-way ANOVA, findings reveal a significant difference in learning outcomes between students taught with e-comics and those with PowerPoint, favoring the former. However, no direct effect of critical thinking ability alone was observed. Importantly, a significant interaction effect between media type and critical thinking ability was identified. Novelty: The study demonstrates that the effectiveness of e-comic media is moderated by students’ critical thinking levels—both low and high-level thinkers benefit more from e-comics compared to PowerPoint. Implications: These findings suggest that e-comic media can serve as an effective and adaptive instructional tool in history education, supporting differentiated learning strategies.
Highlights:
- Demonstrates e-comics' superior effectiveness over PowerPoint.
Reveals interaction between media type and critical thinking ability.
Supports differentiated instruction using adaptive digital tools.
Keywords: E-Comic Media, Critical Thinking, History Learning, Learning Outcomes, Experimental Study
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