INVENTARISASI SAINS ASLI SUKU MALIND: UPAYA DALAM PENGEMBANGAN KURIKULUM IPA KONTEKSTUAL PAPUA BERBASIS ETNOSAINS

Abstract

This study aims to inventory the authentic science grow and developed in one of Papua Tribes; Malind, as materials in the development of the Ethnoscience-based Curriculum. This research was conducted in villages around Merauke regency which are inhabited by Malind tribal community. Data of the authentic science in this study were obtained from the results of field observations, participants, in-depth interviews, documentation, and triangulation. The results of this study indicated eleven (11) authentic science materials with logical or scientific explanation which can be used for science learning in junior high school. The results of this study can be used as a reference and illustration in science learning at school. Furthermore, this could also be used as a subject of recommendation emerged for the Ministry of Education, especially the Education and Culture Office of Merauke Regency to accommodate the authentic materials from Malind tribe to be integrated into science learning at schools.