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Public Elementary School 1 Pendowo, Temanggung, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia
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Chemistry Education, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia
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Primary Teacher Education Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia
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Pendowo RT. 01/RW. 16 Kranggan, Temanggung,
e-ISSN 2502-4515
Jawa Tengah, 56271
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improvement in learning outcomes and critical materials so that it can achieve the maximum
thinking. learning objectives. So that teaching materials
need to be developed because the existing
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION teaching materials currently are less attractive to
students to have independent learning initiatives
The research and development that is (Khairoh, 2014). The following is a description of
implemented is a development that produces a the results of research that has been carried out.
product in the form of a natural science teaching
materials supplement containing ethnoscience in Natural science teaching materials
the theme of the area where I live in IV grade of supplement containing ethnoscience based on
elementary school. Teaching material developed National Curriculum and Book Center
is teaching material in the form of supplements in assessment instrument Guidelines for Evaluating
the form of books. Prastowo (2016) teaching Teaching Materials 2018. In the validation of
materials are “all materials (both information, natural science teaching materials supplement is
tools, and texts) that are arranged systematically carried out by six validators consisting of three
to be used in the learning process so that it lecturers as validators of material experts, and
achieves the competencies to be achieved” three validators as expert practitioners. The
Teaching materials play an important role following is a recapitulation of the results of the
in the learning process, namely as a medium in validation of the six validators which can be seen
the delivery of information (Paramita, 2016). in Table 1.
Therefore we need good and appropriate teaching
The assessment results show that the they have reached a very valid category, the
validation of teaching material supplement researchers still carry out revisions based on input
products shows that teaching material from the validators. The following experts
supplements are very appropriate for use in provide input on the draft science teaching
learning. Teaching materials developed include materials. The following is a result of revision of
aspects of content, presentation, language, and teaching which can be seen in Table 2.
graphics (Pusparani et al. 2017). Even though
Inputs to the improvement of the draft of teaching materials are carried out so that the draft
natural science teaching materials supplement containing ethnoscience can be presented in full and
supported with an attractive appearance for students. Interesting teaching materials will be more
effective in achieving these learning goals (Azimi, 2017). The results of the revised natural science
teaching materials supplement can be seen in Figure 1.
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Figure 1. (a) The Front Page After The Revision, (b) The Material Let's Think Critically After
Revision
Besides, the revision of the draft teaching child and another child can have different
material, the test instrument used in the answers. The test questions instrument refers to
evaluation is improved before the questioned questions of critical thinking and
validity is tested. Siallagan et al. (2016) state that ethnoscience.The following improvements can be
good types of questions are questions that guide seen in Table 3.
students to find their answers, so between one
Test instruments that have been carried out Table 4. Recapitulation of Student Responses
improvements then tested its validity to students. Aspect Percentage (%) Criteria
Feasibility 98 Very good
The validity test of the test instrument was carried Readability 100 Very good
out on 20 students. Furthermore, natural science Presentation 100 Very good
Graphics 87.5 Very good
teaching materials supplement is tested on a
limited and broad scale. The trial is conducted on
The results of the recapitulation of
12 students consisting of six male students and six
students' responses show that natural science
female students. The feasibility of teaching
teaching materials supplement containing
material supplements is also determined by the
ethnoscience in the reading and presentation
students’ responses after using science teaching
aspects of teaching materials is very good, it can
material supplements. Based on the results of
be seen during the learning, students' enthusiasm
these responses, it is known that students respond
is very high. Readability test can find out whether
positively to the modules that have been
teaching material developed is easily understood
developed (Sudarmin, 2017). The average
by students or not (Lukito et al. 2015).
response of students to natural science teaching
Learning by linking with the culture
materials supplement containing ethnoscience is
around students has a higher curiosity.
97.2%. The results of student responses at the trial
Kasmaienezhadfard (2015) states that there are
stage can be seen in Table 4.
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two factors encourage the realization of are directly involved and active in scientific
creativity, they are encouragement within oneself activities and gain direct experience (Nisa, 2015).
and encouragement from the environment. In large scale trials, it can be seen from the
Hence, through learning ethnoscience students results of student learning that has improved, it
can learn directly. can be measured by the pre-test and post-test of
According to Suastra as cited by the product trial assessment. In the
Maherdrani (2015) ethnoscience studies the implementation of large-scale trials in two
knowledge of the surrounding culture. The elementary schools, data obtained in the form of
ethnoscience approach is a strategy in learning pre-test and post-test scores as follows. Student
with learning experiences that integrate culture as learning outcomes which can be seen in Table 5.
part of the learning process carried out (Ristanti,
2018). Therefore ethnoscience learning makes Table 5. Student Learning Outcomes
learning more meaningful. Description Pre-test Post-test
The number of students 54 54
In the development of ethnoscience – Average 63,43 86,78
learning, students’ critical thinking skills improve The highest score 85 100
The lowest score 35 65
by using a natural science teaching materials ∑ students who complete 22 52
supplement. In the learning process, it is used Proficient percentage 41% 96%
∑ students who do not complete 32 2
practical methods based on problem-based Unproficient percentage 59% 4%
learning (PBL).
Problem-based learning has a high effect Student learning outcomes can be
on improving scientific literacy in science concluded to have an improvement in post-test
learning (Eviani et al. 2014). PBL with this lab scores compared with the pre-test scores.
work method is conducted to allow students to Students are said to be complete when reaching
practice improving critical thinking as an the Minimum Mastery Criteria (KKM), in this
application after using natural science teaching study is 70. The improvement in student learning
materials supplement. outcomes based on the Minimum Mastery
Natural science teaching materials Criteria increased by 55% from before after the
supplement containing ethnoscience are very use of natural science teaching materials
compatible with students' daily lives. Student lab supplement containing ethnoscience.
work activities carried out by elementary school The results of the analysis of the gain test
student activities to plant tobacco that is show that the gain score obtained is 0.648 with
associated with force material. Cahyana (2017) in moderate criteria. So it can be interpreted that an
the process of learning science must be improvement in the results of the students’
emphasized by providing a direct experience so average score of the pre-test and post-test after
students can develop competencies by exploring implementing natural science teaching materials
and understanding the environment scientifically. supplement containing ethnoscience in the theme
In line with Khoerunnisa (2016) student activities of the area where I live. In this gain score, it
through practice can encourage students to know indicates that the success indicator of the teaching
the relationship between knowledge possessed material supplements development is fulfilled,
and can apply in life. So this will encourage the gain score ≥ 0.3, so that this development
students to be able to more easily remember and research is successful.
understand so that it can foster critical thinking. Okebukola as cited bt Sudarmin (2014)
Problem-based learning with lab work states that through learning that is integrated with
methods will encourage students to solve scientific science, it can improve students’
problems experienced through activities. Besides, understanding and can create more meaningful
by using ethnocentric integrated teaching learning.
materials with problem-based learning students In this study, the measurement of students’
critical thinking is through pre-test and post-test
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learning outcomes using valid instruments and (2017) children more easily solve problems by
observations. The calculation of the improvement trying activities (direct experience).
in learning outcomes from the aspect of Formulating the problem at the basic stage
knowledge is then analyzed using the t test in the that fosters critical thinking by asking questions.
trial product with 𝑡𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 amount is 10.82. Hence, Through the environment or experiments will
it is consulted with a 𝑡𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 with df 54 and α = 5%. stimulate students' curiosity, make observations
With 𝑡𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 is 1.65, it can be seen that the score of and ask questions (Wiyanto, 2017). So students
𝑡𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 > 𝑡𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 , then the difference between pre- can actively answer and ask questions related to
test results and post-test is significant. Therefore, the material, but there are still some students who
it can be concluded through the use of natural are still passive in learning. Overall student
science teaching materials supplement containing knowledge improves because students become
ethnoscience can foster students’ critical thinking active in the learning process.
skills. Analyzing ideas and information obtained
Furthermore, an assessment of students’ from observations, experiences, common sense,
critical thinking skills is carried out during the and communication (Wahyuni, 2015). In
problem-based learning process conducted by analyzing data, students still have limitations in
researches and teachers. There are four indicators processing data when implementing problem-
used in the assessment, they are formulating the based learning, so the teacher's role is needed to
problem, designing the experiment, analyzing the guide in processing the experimental data.
data, and concluding. The average score of Mulnix (2012) critical thinking consists of
students’ critical thinking skills can be seen in obtaining, developing, and processing the skill to
Figure 3. understand conclusions in a statement. Students
are also good at making conclusions based on
100 90 86 problem-based learning, but they need to improve
83 79
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in choosing the right vocabulary.
So it was concluded that through the use of
Average
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natural science teaching materials supplement
40 containing ethnoscience is effective, it can foster
students’ critical thinking skills. Through new
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experiences and wide opportunities to express
0 ideas and opinions, students can explore their
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creative thinking skills (Damayanti, 2017).
Indicators of Critical Thinking
Learning by using a natural science
Figure 3. Assessment of students' critical teaching materials supplement containing
thinking (1: formulating the problem, 2: ethnoscience can improve students’ skill in
designing experiment, 3: analyzing data, 4: science knowledge and can train students to think
making conclusions) critically. Afrianawati (2016) states that through
the application of ethnographic-based learning, it
The results of the assessment of all critical can improve students’ critical thinking skills. So
thinking indicators obtained total average of 85.2. that the effectiveness of natural science teaching
Designing an experiment is an indicator with the materials supplement containing ethnoscience
highest average grade where the activity is a can foster students' critical thinking skills
problem-based learning activity. Students have measured by student learning outcomes.
excellent ability in designing experiments, this is The natural science teaching materials
because students can understand the material that supplement containing ethnoscience products,
has been learned for knowledge and then directly the Area where I live themes for grade IV of
design experiments to grow tobacco. Rusman Elementary School are arranged in accordance
with the Basic Competencies associated with the
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