Perceptions of Fifth-Semester PGMI Students toward the Implementation of the AR-Based PEMUDA Application

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ABSTRACT

This study aims to analyse the perceptions of fifth-semester PGMI students regarding the use of the PEMUDA application based on Augmented Reality (AR) as a medium for learning and preserving Banten culture. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data was collected through interviews, observations, and documentation of students who had used the application in their learning. The results of the study show that students have positive perceptions because AR is able to provide a more concrete, interactive, and interesting cultural learning experience through 3D visualisation. The use of this application is considered to facilitate understanding of cultural elements and foster a sense of pride and emotional attachment to local culture. However, technical constraints such as device limitations and dependence on the internet network are still obstacles to its implementation. The research findings confirm that AR has great potential to support cultural learning for prospective primary school teachers, especially in the context of integrating local wisdom with digital technology. This study recommends further research to test the effectiveness of the PEMUDA application on primary school students and in other cultural contexts.

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