The effectiveness of thematic textbook based on local wisdom on cooperation character of first grade students of primary school

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of thematic textbooks based on local wisdom on the cooperation character in grade 1 elementary school students. The study used was Quasi Experiment with the Pretest-Posttest Group design. The subjects of this study were grade 1 students of primary school. The control group was class 1B with a total of 26 students, and the experimental group was class 1A with 27 students. The data was collected through observation and analyzed using parametric statistical data. The hypothesis test used Independent Sample T test. The results of the study show that the implementation of thematic textbooks based on local wisdom is effective towards students' cooperation character. In addition, the use of textbooks based on local wisdom in the experimental class increases students' character of cooperation in all indicators, such as participating actively in group discussions, receiving opinions from friends in discussions, creating an atmosphere that is familiar in group discussions, supporting friends who give opinions, and giving motivation to less active group members.