Penerapan Media Rajagita (Aksara Jawa Digital) dalam Pembelajaran Menulis Aksara Jawa Siswa Kelas IX SMP Negeri 7 Madiun

The Implementation of Rajagita   Media (Digital Javanesese Script) In the Learning of Javanese Script Writing For Grade 1X Students of SMP Negeri 7 Madiun

                                                                                                            Abstrak

Pembelajaran menulis aksara Jawa di SMP Negeri 7 Madiun menunjukkan hasil yang rendah karena dianggap sulit dan kurang menarik bagi siswa. Media Rajagita (aksara Jawa digital) diterapkan sebagai alternatif solusi untuk meningkatkan minat dan hasil belajar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan: (1) proses penerapan media Rajagita dalam pembelajaran menulis aksara Jawa; (2) hasil belajar siswa setelah menggunakan media Rajagita; (3) pengaruh penerapan media Rajagita terhadap hasil belajar; dan (4) respons siswa setelah menggunakan media Rajagita. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode kuasi eksperimen dan desain Pretest–Posttest Non-Equivalent Control Group. Penelitian dilaksanakan di SMP Negeri 7 Madiun dengan subjek 48 siswa kelas IX, terdiri atas 24 siswa kelas eksperimen dan 24 siswa kelas kontrol. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, tes pretes–postes, angket refleksi, dan dokumentasi. Instrumen yang digunakan meliputi lembar observasi, butir tes, dan angket. Analisis data menggunakan statistik deskriptif dan uji-t independen. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan media Rajagita berjalan sangat baik dengan rata-rata observasi 97,1%. Hasil belajar meningkat signifikan, ditunjukkan oleh kenaikan nilai rata-rata dari 69 menjadi 87,46 pada kelas eksperimen. Uji-t menunjukkan Sig. (2-tailed) < 0,05 sehingga H₀ ditolak dan Hₐ diterima, yang berarti media Rajagita berpengaruh signifikan terhadap hasil belajar menulis aksara Jawa. Respons siswa sangat positif, mayoritas menyatakan Rajagita mudah digunakan, menarik, dan membantu memahami sandhangan serta pasangan. Simpulan penelitian ini adalah bahwa media Rajagita efektif meningkatkan minat, motivasi, dan hasil belajar menulis aksara Jawa. Saran ditujukan kepada guru agar terus memanfaatkan media digital sebagai pendukung literasi aksara Jawa.

Kata kunci: Rajagita, aksara Jawa, media digital, keterampilan menulis, hasil belajar, kuasi eksperimen.

ABSTRACT

Learning to write Javanese script in SMP Negeri 7 Madiun shows low outcomes because students perceive the subject as difficult and less engaging. Rajagita, a digital Javanese script media, was applied as an alternative solution to increase students’ interest and learning achievement. This study aims to describe: (1) the process of implementing Rajagita in Javanese script writing instruction; (2) students’ learning outcomes after using Rajagita; (3) the effect of Rajagita on learning outcomes; and (4) students’ responses after using Rajagita. This research employed a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental method using a Pretest–Posttest Non-Equivalent Control Group Design. The study was conducted at SMP Negeri 7 Madiun with 48 ninth-grade students, consisting of 24 students in the experimental class and 24 in the control class. Data were collected through observation, pretest–posttest assessments, student reflection questionnaires, and documentation. Instruments included observation sheets, test items, and questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and an independent t-test.The results show that the implementation of Rajagita ran very effectively, with an average observation score of 97.1%. Students’ learning outcomes improved significantly, indicated by an increase in the experimental class mean score from 69 to 87.46. The independent t-test yielded a Sig. (2-tailed) < 0.05, meaning H₀ was rejected and Hₐ accepted, confirming that Rajagita had a significant positive effect on students’ ability to write Javanese script. Students' responses were highly positive, indicating that Rajagita was easy to use, engaging, and helpful in understanding sandhangan and pasangan. The study concludes that Rajagita is effective in enhancing interest, motivation, and learning outcomes in Javanese script writing. It is recommended that teachers continue utilizing digital media to support Javanese literacy learning.

Keywords: Rajagita, Javanese script, digital media, writing skills, learning outcomes, quasi-experimental study.