Journal of Community Service and Empowerment
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): August

Enhancing biology teachers’ competence through the Sasirangan Verse local wisdom learning media in Banjarmasin

Siti Ramdiah (Biology Education Study Program, Faculty of Social and Humanities, Universitas PGRI Kalimantan, Jl. Sultan Adam Komp. H. Iyus No.18, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan 70127, Indonesia)
A. Abidinsyah (Biology Education Study Program, Faculty of Social and Humanities, Universitas PGRI Kalimantan, Jl. Sultan Adam Komp. H. Iyus No.18, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan 70127, Indonesia)
Ria Mayasari (Elementary Teacher Education Department, Faculty of Social and Humanities, Universitas PGRI Kalimantan, Jl. Sultan Adam Komp. H. Iyus No.18, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan 70127, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Aug 2025

Abstract

This community service activity aimed to enhance the competence of Biology teachers in developing and utilizing digital learning media based on local wisdom, specifically the Sasirangan Verse media. This innovation integrates the cultural heritage of South Kalimantan—particularly Sasirangan motifs and natural dyes—with Biology topics such as biodiversity, ecosystems, and adaptation, making the material more contextual and meaningful for students. The program involved Biology teachers from the MGMP (Subject Teacher Forum) in Banjarmasin. Initial observations revealed that most teachers had not yet applied digital learning media grounded in local wisdom, while students showed limited understanding of Sasirangan culture. The activity was conducted through workshops and mentoring, including training on how to apply Sasirangan Verse and integrate it into Biology lessons. The expected outcomes were improved teacher competence in utilizing digital, culturally rooted media as well as increased student motivation and comprehension of Biology concepts. This initiative supports the implementation of education while simultaneously contributing to the preservation of local culture in a sustainable manner.

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Journal Info

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jcse

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Social Sciences Other

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This journal publishes articles on community service and empowerment results that are problem-solving, comprehensive, meaningful, and sustainable, with clear goals. Various community service and empowerment activities must have novelty (have innovation and creativity), so that they do not just ...