Integration of Design Thinking and Naik Dango Local Wisdom: A New Paradigm for Enhancing 4C Skills in Biology Learning
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https://doi.org/10.56294/saludcyt20252391Keywords:
learning model, local wisdom, naik dango, design thinking, 4C skillsAbstract
This study aims to develop a learning model based on the local wisdom of Naik Dango integrated with design thinking to empower students’ 4C skills (critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration). These skills are essential in 21st-century education, while the introduction and preservation of local wisdom are important to maintain cultural diversity. Therefore, this study focuses on developing a learning model that can introduce and preserve local culture while enhancing students’ 21st-century skills. The research employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach by Plomp and Nieveen, consisting of three stages: (1) preliminary research, (2) prototyping phase, and (3) assessment phase. Data were collected through expert validation, observation, and questionnaires to assess the model’s practicality and effectiveness, and then analyzed using ANCOVA to examine differences in learning outcomes and students’ 4C skills. The validity test results indicated that all learning materials were valid, with substantial to perfect reliability. The practicality evaluation showed that the Naik Dango learning model integrated with design thinking was very well received by students, with an average positive response rate of 87.20%. The effectiveness test demonstrated a significant improvement in students’ 4C skills after using this model (p < 0.05). In conclusion, the Naik Dango learning model integrated with design thinking proved to be an effective, relevant, and contextual learning strategy, which not only enhances students’ 4C skills but also introduces and preserves local cultural values. This model can serve as an innovative alternative for culture-based biology education and 21st-century learning.
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