The Effect of Snakes and Ladders Game on Earthquake Disaster Knowledge in Students

Abstract

Introduction: Indonesia's position on the Pacific Ring of Fire makes it highly prone to earthquakes. However, disaster preparedness among elementary school students is still lacking, highlighting the need for innovative educational methods to enhance their knowledge and readiness. This study aims to assess the effect of the snakes and ladders game method on elementary students' knowledge of earthquake disaster preparedness. Method: This study used a pre-experimental quantitative design with 31 students from Elementary School Students at Bandungrejo. Data were collected using two questionnaires, one measured earthquake knowledge, and the other measured earthquake preparedness. Pre and post-test results were analyzed using Spearman Rank Correlation to evaluate the correlation between education and knowledge improvement (p<0.05). Result: This study found a significant increase in students' knowledge after the intervention. Before the game-based education, 80.6% of the students had insufficient knowledge of earthquake disasters, but after the intervention, 83.9% of students had good knowledge. Statistical analysis showed a significant improvement (p = 0.001) in students' understanding. Conclusion: The use of the snakes and ladders game method significantly improved students' knowledge of earthquake disaster preparedness. This approach proves effective in enhancing disaster awareness in an engaging and interactive manner. The study suggests adding game-based learning to the elementary school curriculum to better prepare students for disasters.