Indonesian Journal of Science and Mathematics Education
Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024): Indonesian Journal of Science and Mathematics Education

Unveiling the needs for ethnoscience-based e-worksheets to enhance the nature of science and environmental awareness of elementary school students

Pratiwi, Wulan Octi (Unknown)
Sunyono, Sunyono (Unknown)
Rohman, Fatkhur (Unknown)
Firdaus, Rangga (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Mar 2024

Abstract

The growing emphasis on culturally based education highlights the need for ethnoscience-based e-worksheets to improve students' understanding of scientific concepts. This study explores the development needs of such e-worksheets using the 4D Research and Development model, specifically focusing on the define stage through descriptive data analysis. Research instruments included interviews with natural and social sciences teachers and questionnaires assessing the needs of teachers and students. The preliminary study involved 136 students and five teachers from five elementary schools in Bandar Lampung. Findings from the teachers' needs questionnaire revealed that none (100%) had integrated natural and social sciences with local Lampung culture. Likewise, 89% of students reported never experiencing such integrated learning. Furthermore, 84% of students and all (100%) teachers strongly supported the development of ethnoscience-based e-worksheets. These findings underscore the importance of integrating local wisdom into education to enhance scientific literacy, enrich learning experiences, and foster environmental awareness.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJSME

Publisher

Subject

Education Mathematics

Description

Indonesian Journal of Science and Mathematics Education is a journal which is managed by Research and Scientific Publication Unit collaborate with Physics Education Department of UIN Raden Intan Lampung. Indonesian Journal of Science and Mathematics Education is a medium of communication used by ...