Learning models based Sundanese local wisdom: Is it effective to improve student’s learning outcomes?

Abstract

Local wisdom is a potential that can be integrated in developing learning models in schools. In West Java, local wisdom Sundanese culture has a particularly high diversity of folk games. This research is focused on developing biology learning model by integrating local wisdom in the form of ethnic folk games Sundanese. This study aims to determine the effect of the learning model that integrates local knowledge Sundanese in improving student learning outcomes. The method used is quasi experiment with quantitative descriptive design. Research subjects consist of students from various levels of education, ranging from elementary school, junior high school and senior high school. The results showed an increase in learning outcomes at all levels, the highest increase in primary school (average N-gain = 0.6), Junior High School (average N-gain = 0.37) and Senior High School ( average N-gain = 0.39). Based on the results of this study can be concluded that the model of biology learning by integrating local wisdom in the form of folk games of Sundanese can improve student learning outcomes. A high increase occurred in elementary school students, based on the results of interviews of elementary students still love learning with the game.