Toward a model of traditional-technology resystemmed and aligned on concept exploration with smartphone sensor

Abstract

Schools were expected to form a physics learning process that builds a scientific foundation through technological engagement. The involvement of traditional technology in physics learning potentially contributes to the preservation of local wisdom. Model of learning that concretely integrates harmoniously the involvement of traditional and modern technologies was still needed. In this research, the advance organizer model was combined with the concept attainment model to improve the students’ conceptual understanding and cultural knowledge in SMAN 7 Pontianak using non-equivalent control group design on the sound wave subject matter. The syntax of the applied model consists of five phases, namely: Presentation of the advance organizer; Presentation of learning material structure; Presentation of data, identification, and strengthening of the cognitive organization; Testing the achievement of the concept; and Analysis of thinking strategy. The whole phase involves smartphone technology with Dongle or Anycast mirroring combined with PowerPoint and spectrum analyzer in Spectroid applications based on Android. Traditional technologies presented in the learning including Sape’, Senggayung, Ntunikng, Tentawaq, Kangkuang, Tuma, Meriam Karbit, and Keledi. The result of n-gain calculation shows that learning using Traditional-Technology Resystemmed and Aligned on Concept Exploration with Smartphone Sensor Model could improve the students’ conceptual understanding and cultural knowledge better.