Shinta Meiviana Harindra Putri, Dian Yuni Pamuji, Almira Agwinanda

Development of Hanzi Radical Learning Media 女字旁 (nǚ zì páng) for Students of the Chinese Language Education Program at State University of Semarang

Introduction

Development of hanzi radical learning media 女字旁 (nǚ zì páng) for students of the chinese language education program at state university of semarang. Innovative pull-tab pop-up book for Chinese Language Education students at State University of Semarang to master Hanzi radical 女 (nǚ zì páng). Highly validated, effective learning media.

Abstract

This study aims to develop an innovative learning medium in the form of a pull the tab pop-up book focusing on the understanding of the hanzi radical 女 (nǚ zì páng) for students of the Chinese Language Education Program at Universitas Negeri Semarang. The research is motivated by students difficulties in memorizing and understanding the complex structure and meaning of hanzi. The methodology questionnaires, product design, expert validation, and revision stages. The resulting product is printed on ivory paper with attractive colored visuals, organizing hanzi characters by stroke count, complete with pinyin and translations. Validation results from media and content experts indicate the media is suitable as a learning aid. The validation results of the instructional media by the subject matter expert obtained an average score of 87,4, which falls within score level 4, indicating it is highly appropriate. Meanwhile, validation by the media expert yielded an average score of 86,8 also classified within score level 4, suggesting the media is highly suitable for use. These results were accompanied by improvement suggestions to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the media’s utilization.

Review

This study introduces the development of an innovative learning medium, a pull-the-tab pop-up book, specifically tailored to aid students in the Chinese Language Education Program at Universitas Negeri Semarang in understanding the Hanzi radical 女 (nǚ zì páng). The core motivation for this research stems from the well-documented difficulties students encounter when memorizing and grasping the complex structure and meaning inherent in Hanzi characters. By focusing on a single, yet fundamental, radical, the authors aim to provide a targeted and engaging approach to mitigate these common learning obstacles for their student demographic. The methodology employed in this development project involved a structured process, commencing with questionnaires to ascertain needs, followed by systematic product design, expert validation, and subsequent revision stages. The resulting learning product is a visually appealing pop-up book printed on ivory paper, featuring attractive colored visuals, Hanzi characters organized by stroke count, and comprehensive pinyin and translation cues. Crucially, the media underwent expert validation, receiving an average score of 87.4 from the subject matter expert and 86.8 from the media expert. Both scores consistently fall within score level 4, signifying that the developed media is considered highly appropriate and suitable for use as an instructional aid, complemented by constructive suggestions for further quality enhancement. This research presents a laudable effort to address a recognized challenge in Chinese language pedagogy through the creation of an interactive and visually stimulating learning tool. The strong expert validation scores provide a robust endorsement of the media's design quality and content accuracy. While the current focus on a single radical is a logical starting point for such development, a crucial next step would involve empirical testing and evaluation with the actual student users to assess its practical effectiveness, engagement levels, and measurable impact on learning outcomes. Future work could also explore expanding this innovative pull-the-tab pop-up book format to encompass a wider array of Hanzi radicals or thematic character groups, thereby further enriching the pedagogical resources available to students navigating the intricacies of the Chinese writing system.

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