Disaster Risk Reduction for Students through Development of Educational Games Lusiana

Abstract

The education sector has an important role in dealing with various challenges caused by disasters and preventing disaster hazards. Schools are institutions where knowledge and skills are shared; therefore, expectations for schools as role models for disaster prevention are high. The purpose of the study was to develop learning media in the form of educational game which concerns on disaster preparedness. The method used in the development of educational games is referred to Borg and Gall’s development model. The development of the learning media is in form of an educational game called LUSIANA (Ludo- Siaga Bencana). Data collection were carried out by doing observations, conducting interviews, and distributing questionnaires. Research respondents consisted of material experts, learning media experts, social studies teachers, and students. Data analysis used descriptive statistical analysis with percentages. The results showed that the LUSIANA educational game is very feasible to be used by the students.