The Implementation of Mural Thematic and Individual Whitespace as an Interaction Concept of Innovative Learning Space for Elementary School Students in Bali

Abstract

This research is motivated by the need for an innovative learning space concept, namely the existence of a visual stimulus that acts as a medium of interaction and expression for elementary school students in grades 1-2 in Bali. The aim of the research is to implement the concept of spatial interaction which produces a response from the stages of the organism due to a visual stimulus that supports learning outcomes. Qualitative analysis with the affective approach in this research is started with a focus group discussion regarding the combination of thematic murals that are appropriate to the subject content and 'individual whitespace'. The results of the research stated that the thematic murals on the walls of the classrooms and the 'individual white space' on each student's study table, is an innovative concept, which acts as a medium of interaction and expression as an affective and psychomotor response. These innovations tend to be able to foster interest and increase children's learning motivation in achieving their learning goals and have an impact on creating emotional closeness between teachers and students.