Bridging Literacy and Character: A Deep Learning Approach to Decodable Books Based on Human Security for Strengthening the Values of Pancasila in Elementary Schools

Objective: This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the development of decodable books based on human security and deep learning as an effort to strengthen the characters of the Pancasila Student Profile in first-grade elementary students. Method: The method employed was Research and Development (R&D) using the ADDIE model, which includes five phases: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The participants were six teachers and 180 first-grade students from six elementary schools in Bekasi, selected based on their education report cards indicating low literacy levels. Results: The study successfully developed six decodable book prototypes that integrated human security themes and the core values of the Pancasila Student Profile. The prototype was rated highly feasible by expert validators with an average score of 88% and was proven to significantly improve early literacy skills based on statistical testing, leading to the rejection of H0 and the acceptance of H1. Novelty: The novelty of this study lies in embedding national character education within decodable texts unlike previous studies focused solely on phonics thus positioning the books as both effective literacy tools and impactful media for character education in early grade classrooms.