From Imagination to Digital Action: Developing a Contextual Scratch-Based Coding Model for Generation Alpha in Primary Education

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10.2991/978-2-38476-626-0_7How to use a DOI?

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coding; Scratch; Generation Alpha; computational thinking; project-based learning

Abstract

This study aims to develop and describe a contextual Scratch-based coding learning model that is relevant to the characteristics of Generation Alpha in elementary schools. The research employs a Research and Development (R&D) approach using the Hannafin and Peck model, which consists of needs analysis, design, and development and implementation stages. A mixed-methods approach was also applied through observations, interviews, documentation, and questionnaires. The research subjects included fourth- and fifth-grade students and teachers at the Laboratory Elementary School of Universitas Negeri Malang in Blitar. The findings indicate that the Scratch-based coding learning model enhances student engagement, digital creativity, and computational thinking skills. “The developed model was proven valid (87.5%), practical (88%), and effective, as indicated by a significant improvement in student learning outcomes (pre-test = 62.4, post-test = 84.6, N-gain = 0.59, p < 0.05). These results confirm that Scratch-based coding learning is an adaptive pedagogical approach that not only improves technical skills but also strengthens digital creativity and computational thinking as essential competencies for the 21st century.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Sri Untari
AU  - Agung Hariyono
AU  - Nindyawati Nindyawati
AU  - Rafli Syahputra
AU  - Muhammad Fachril
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/10/29
TI  - From Imagination to Digital Action: Developing a Contextual Scratch-Based Coding Model for Generation Alpha in Primary Education
BT  - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Citizenship Education and Democratic Issues (ICCEDI 2026)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 48
EP  - 55
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-626-0_7
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-626-0_7
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