Utilization of Ethnoscience Learning Appropriate Technology in The Teacher Group of Karangrejo Gugus to Prepare Competent Students in The Era of Industrial Revolution 4.0

Abstract

One of the efforts being made by the government is to improve teacher competence in the field of teaching and develop a climate of competitive advantage as well as the creation of human resources who master science and technology is to promote technology-based education with the environment as a learning resource. The Teachers Working Group (KKG) of the Karangrejo Cluster, Sumbersari District, which is a discussion group for basic education teachers in the Karangrejo unit of Sumbersari District. Based on the situation analysis from interviews and observations, it was found that the problems experienced by partners included teachers lacking knowledge in planning and exploring innovative ideas / ideas in learning through active activities and poured out through appropriate technology-oriented learning tools, teachers lacking mastery of material breadth and technological developments today, especially material that can be explored in learning tools, there is no special training to train appropriate technology-based skills and competencies through learning tools. The solution that can be done is by providing training, mentoring and facilities to partners through the survey stages, implementing activities to implementing evaluations that directly impact partners. The results obtained from the service activities were that there were many changes, starting from changes in understanding and knowledge of the application of ethnoscience that can be applied through the use of appropriate technology tools. This tool is produced by the teacher through training and mentoring by the team as a speaker, companion and assessor as well as providing conferences regarding appropriate work methods and processes so that they can be used in learning effectively and useful. From the results of interviews and observations, it was found that the application of ethnoscience in the learning process was very useful in delivering students' understanding of technology which was carried out directly through appropriate technology tools and even increased understanding and knowledge of partners so as to provide confidence to apply further