INTEGRATION OF LOCAL WISDOM IN SCIENCE LEARNING TO IMPROVE SCIENCE LITERACY OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract

This study aims to describe the integration of local wisdom in Natural Science (IPA) learning as an effort to improve the science literacy of junior high school (SMP) students. Science literacy is the ability of students to understand scientific concepts, apply this knowledge in daily life, and make decisions based on scientific understanding. The method used is research and development with the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) model. Integrated local wisdom includes traditional practices of local communities in environmental management, herbal medicine, and simple culture-based technology. The results of the study show that the integration of local wisdom in science learning can increase students' active involvement, foster curiosity, and relate science material to the real context around them. In addition, students become better able to understand scientific concepts through approaches that are relevant to their lives. Expert validation and test results show that the learning tools developed are in the category of being very valid and effective to implement. Thus, the integration of local wisdom in science learning can be an innovative strategy to improve the science literacy of junior high school students in a meaningful and contextual way.