Curriculum Analysis in Developing Electronic Modules Based on PjBL with Game Integration: A Focus on Virus, Bacteria, and Fungi Topics
Vivi Fitriani, Mohamad Termizi Bin Borhan, DR. Alene Tawang

Universitas Pendidikan Sultan Idris

Abstract

Curriculum analysis plays a crucial role in ensuring that digital learning resources align with educational standards and targeted competencies. This study focuses on analyzing the microbiology curriculum to determine the suitability of materials for developing a Project-Based Learning (PjBL) e-module integrated with educational games. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, emphasizing curriculum mapping, learning outcome analysis, and needs assessment through student questionnaires. From a total of 14 microbiology topics in the current curriculum, three topic virus, bacteria, and fungi, were selected based on curriculum relevance, conceptual abstraction, low student achievement levels, and responses from the distributed needs analysis questionnaire. The analysis included identifying essential competencies and indicators aligned with PjBL syntax and digital learning principles.

The analysis included identifying essential competencies and indicators aligned with PjBL syntax and digital learning principles. The results indicate that these three topics possess abstract characteristics that challenge students^ comprehension but also provide strong potential for visualization and gamified project integration.

In conclusion, curriculum analysis provides a strategic foundation for selecting and structuring microbiology content to support the development of interactive, competency-oriented, and meaningful digital learning through PjBL and gamification..

Keywords: curriculum analysis, project-based learning, e-module, gamification, microbiology, viruses, bacteria, fungi

Topic: Biology and Biology Education