EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SAVAR LEARNING MODEL BASED ON MIXED REALITY IN STRENGTHENING RELIGIOUS MODERATION TO STUDENT

Abstract

The effectiveness of educational models plays a crucial role in shaping students' perspectives and behaviors. In recent years, the integration of mixed reality (MR) into learning environments has shown significant promise in enhancing student engagement and understanding by blending the physical and digital worlds. One such innovative approach is the SAVAR (learning model, which promotes active student participation and deeper understanding through immersive, hands-on learning experiences. This research aims to analyze the effectiveness of the SAVAR (Substitution, Augmented, Virtual Learning, Apply, Reevaluation) learning model, which incorporates mixed reality technology to foster religious moderation among students. By combining the SAVAR learning model with mixed reality technologies, students are presented with interactive scenarios that enable them to engage with and reflect on real-world issues of religious diversity and harmony.  Conducted at Politeknik Bosowa Makassar, the study involved 30 students as participants, utilizing a mixed-method approach to gather both quantitative and qualitative data. The SAVAR model seeks to enhance students' understanding and appreciation of religious diversity by creating an immersive, interactive learning environment that integrates visual, auditory, and kinesthetic elements. The average practicality of mixed reality learning media is 88.9% with “very practical” category. Additionally, qualitative feedback from students indicated increased engagement and a positive attitude toward diversity. These results indicate that the integration of mixed reality into the SAVAR model has a significant positive impact on promoting tolerance and developing a more inclusive educational setting, thereby supporting the broader goal of social harmony.