ATHG explorer: development of a web-based e-module to support students’ analytical thinking in pancasila education

  • Alilis Setya Khoiru Annisa Alilis 
    Universitas Negeri Surabaya
    Indonesia
  • Alim Sumarno
    Universitas Negeri Surabaya
    Indonesia
  • Syaiputra Wahyuda Meisa Diningrat
    Universitas Negeri Surabaya
    Indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to describe the development process, instructional design, and product characteristics of ATHG Explorer, a web-based electronic module designed to support students’ analytical thinking in Pancasila Education. The development was motivated by the limited variety of learning resources and analytical activities identified in Grade XI at SMKN 1 Bandung Tulungagung. This study employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach guided by the Dick and Carey instructional design model, consisting of ten systematic stages. Developed using Google Sites, ATHG Explorer integrates structured learning materials, illustrations, videos, contextual cases, interactive quizzes, and self-evaluation activities. These features are designed to facilitate students’ analytical thinking through differentiating, organizing, and attributing at the C4 level of the revised Bloom’s taxonomy, particularly when examining Threats, Challenges, Obstacles, and Disturbances (Ancaman, Tantangan, Hambatan, dan Gangguan/ATHG). The digital prototype has been developed, while expert validation, field implementation, and empirical effectiveness testing remain to be conducted. Therefore, this study presents the instructional rationale, development framework, and design characteristics of ATHG Explorer as a foundation for further evaluation and implementation in vocational high school Pancasila Education.

Keywords
  • Web-based e-module
  • ATHG explorer
  • Pancasila education
  • Analytical thinking
  • Dick and carey
  • Instructional development
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Alilis, A. S. K. A., Alim Sumarno, & Syaiputra Wahyuda Meisa Diningrat. (2026). ATHG explorer: development of a web-based e-module to support students’ analytical thinking in pancasila education. Journal of Counseling, Education and Society, 7(1), 650–667. https://doi.org/10.29210/08jces695000
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