Research Article
Enhancing Science Education with Comics: A Systematic Review of Implementation in Elementary Schools
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.14-10-2024.2354554, author={Mazwar Ismiyanto and Sofyan Anif and Ahmad Muhibbin and Anam Sutopo and Hernawan Sulistyanto}, title={Enhancing Science Education with Comics: A Systematic Review of Implementation in Elementary Schools}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 3rd Annual Conference of Islamic Education, ACIE 2024, 14-15 October 2024, Jember, East Java, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ACIE}, year={2025}, month={6}, keywords={systematic review digital literacy visual learning}, doi={10.4108/eai.14-10-2024.2354554} }- Mazwar Ismiyanto
Sofyan Anif
Ahmad Muhibbin
Anam Sutopo
Hernawan Sulistyanto
Year: 2025
Enhancing Science Education with Comics: A Systematic Review of Implementation in Elementary Schools
ACIE
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.14-10-2024.2354554
Abstract
This systematic review examines the integration of comics into elementary school science education, focusing on their effects on learning outcomes and practical implementation strategies. Following PRISMA guidelines, we identified 15 peer-reviewed studies published between 2019 and 2024 from Scopus, Web of Science, ERIC, and Google Scholar. Thematic analysis revealed that science comics enhance students’ digital literacy, conceptual understanding, motivation, and critical thinking. Success factors include alignment of comic content with curriculum objectives, high-quality visual design, and targeted teacher training. Identified challenges comprise limited availability of rigorously developed comic materials and the risk of content oversimplification. To optimize outcomes, we propose the development of evidence-based design frameworks, integration of comics into teacher professional development, and the establishment of practical guidelines for classroom implementation. Finally, we call for longitudinal studies to assess the sustained impact of comics on science learning and to inform scalable, context-sensitive strategies.
