ETHNOPHYSICS IN LEARNING BASED ON JAVANESE CULTURE TO IMPROVE THE GENERIC SKILLS OF STUDENTS' SCIENCE

The aim of this research is to discover how to improve students’ generic science skills through ethnophysics in a study based on Javanese culture. This research uses the method of class action and qualitative research. The subject of this research consists of 38 students of MAS PAB 2 Helvetia. The generic science data were obtained from the generic science skill instrument and then analysed descriptively by using the N-Gain trial. A qualitative method was used, in the form of interview, journal reflection and observation. The results show that ethnophysic application in learning based on Javanese
culture can increase the participants’ generic science skills and develop collaboration skills, as well as skills in communication, criticism and reflection, self-confidence, debate and creativity.