Perancangan Media Edukasi Sensory play di Animalium Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional (BRIN).

Abstract

Animalium BRIN merupakan pusat edukasi sains yang menyediakan berbagai media pembelajaran mengenai kehidupan satwa dan ekologi. Media edukasi yang tersedia masih didominasi oleh media visual sehingga interaksi langsung pengunjung, khususnya anak usia 3-11 tahun, masih terbatas. Penelitian ini bertujuan merancang media sensory play berbasis elemen biotik dan abiotik bertema kehidupan burung di zona Aves Animalium BRIN. Metode penelitian menggunakan observasi, wawancara, kuesioner, dokumentasi, dan studi literatur. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa anak lebih tertarik pada media yang dapat disentuh dan dieksplorasi secara langsung dibandingkan media pasif. Berdasarkan analisis kebutuhan, penelitian ini menghasilkan rancangan papan interpretasi interaktif berbasis sensory play yang memanfaatkan berbagai elemen biotik dan abiotik terkait kehidupan burung. Media dirancang menggunakan material besi yang aman dan tahan lama untuk penempatan outdoor di area aviary Animalium BRIN. Media ini diharapkan dapat mendukung pembelajaran yang lebih konkret, aktif, dan menyenangkan.

Animalium BRIN is a science education center that provides various learning media related to wildlife and ecology. Existing educational media are still predominantly visual, limiting direct interaction for visitors, particularly children aged 3–11 years. This study aimed to design a sensory play medium based on biotic and abiotic elements with a bird life theme in the Aves zone of Animalium BRIN. Data were collected through observations, interviews, questionnaires, documentation, and literature review. The results showed that children were more interested in educational media that could be touched and explored directly than in passive media. Based on the needs analysis, this study produced the design of an interactive interpretation board utilizing various biotic and abiotic elements related to bird life. The medium was designed using durable and safe metal materials for outdoor placement in the aviary area of Animalium BRIN. The proposed Sensory play medium is expected to support a more concrete, active, and enjoyable learning experience.