Analysis of the Practicality of Ethnoscience-Based Science Learning Modules to Improve Scientific Literacy of Students at SMP Negeri 1 Sendana

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the practicality of the ethnoscience-based science learning module developed by the researcher to improve the scientific literacy of students at SMP Negeri 1 Sendana. The research employed the ADDIE development model stages (analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation). The development stage focused on the implementation and evaluation of the module's practicality. The study subjects consisted of 25 eighth-grade students and 2 educators at SMP Negeri 1 Sendana. The results showed that the ethnoscience-based science learning module was considered practical, as evidenced by high validation scores from the two educators and the students, indicating ease of use, relevance to local culture, and effectiveness in improving students' scientific literacy. This study provides contextual teaching materials integrating the local wisdom of Mandar culture, aiming to enhance students' scientific literacy and learning motivation while promoting the preservation of local culture through education. The developed learning module incorporates local cultural aspects such as Bau Peapi, Golla Mamingga, and Kecaping Mandar with modern science concepts, offering a novel approach to connecting science and local culture. The module is also designed to explore the impact of ethnoscience-based learning on students' motivation, understanding, and appreciation of their own culture.