Development and Feasibility Testing of Animated Videos Based on Sasak Folklore for Reading and Writing Instruction in Elementary Schools

Abstract

This study was prompted by the low reading and writing proficiency observed among fifth-grade students at SDN 20 Cakranegara, which was largely attributed to conventional instructional strategies and a scarcity of visual learning media. To address this issue, this research aimed to develop, validate, and evaluate the practicality of an animated video based on local Sasak folklore for elementary literacy instruction. Utilizing a Research and Development (R&D) design, data were collected through expert appraisals (qualitative) and structured evaluation questionnaires (quantitative). The findings demonstrated that the Sasak folklore-based animated video achieved high validity and practicality. Specifically, media and subject-matter expert validations yielded scores of 95% and 92%, respectively, confirming its instructional soundness. Furthermore, teacher and student practicality responses reached 97% and 87%, indicating strong feasibility during classroom implementation. These results suggest that the developed animated media serves as a viable and engaging instructional tool to support reading and writing instruction in primary education.