The Development of Integrated and Adiwiyata-Based Thematic Textbooks for the Fourth Graders Ofprimary Schools in Ngawi Regency, East Java, Indonesia

The existence of integrated thematic textbooks published by Kemdikbud, Erlangga and Yudistira shows important weaknesses. It is based on observations and interviews of students and teachers in several schools in Ngawi Regency. Therefore, we need an alternative solution using the integrated thematic textbooks depending on the needs analysis, integrated thematic textbooks development as required in the light of integrated thematic and Adiwiyata-based textbooks. Results of the development of these textbooks are expected to lead to improvements tailored to the needs of students, teachers, and communities. Accordingly, the results show that integrated thematic and Adiwiyata-based textbooks are developed to fufil the needs of the fourth graders in in elementary schools.