International Journal of Social Learning (IJSL)
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): April

Interactive Learning Initiatives Utilizing Fossil Discoveries at Tambaksari Junior High School, Indonesia

Isana, Widiati (Unknown)
Lestari, Fathia (Unknown)
Dold, Katja (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Apr 2025

Abstract

This study aims to show that interactive learning techniques can increase historical awareness amongst students. Using the interactive learning experience of searching for and categorising fossils in the local river bed by SMPN Tambaksari (hereafter referred to as Tambaksari Junior High School) students between 1980 and 1996. The historical method to select and evaluate both oral and written sources. The oral sources include interviews with the participants of the fossil digs. Written sources included news and magazine articles published during the time of the digs. The results show that the interactive teaching method was considered a meaningful and positive learning experience by students. Additionally, it was found that the students expanded their historical awareness by gaining an appreciation for the connection of history with the present and the future. Finally, there was a positive personal development for students, who learned about themselves and their relationship with their culture and nation.

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ijsl

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Arts Education Environmental Science Social Sciences Other

Description

IJSL: International Journal of Social Learning (e-ISSN 2774-4426|p-ISSN 2774-8359) is a double blind international peer reviewed and open access journal to disseminating all information contributing to the understanding and development of social learning. The aim is to publish conceptual and ...