Phenomenological Analysis of the Using of the Local Wisdom Based on Thematic Learning Film in Students of Primary Education at Universitas Muria Kudus

Abstract

Purpose of Study: This study aims to examine, analyze, and describe the use of the local wisdom based on learning film in the students of primary education at Universitas Muria Kudus comprising the messages, perspectives of students, and the effects of local wisdom based learning film.
 Methodology: This research used a qualitative research approach with a research participation pattern and phenomenological strategy. The main informant in this research was the students of the Primary Education Department at Universitas Muria Kudus who took the ethno-learning class. The data collection techniques used were observation, focus group discussion, interview, and documentation. The analysis of research data used the interactive-analysis model.
 Main Findings: This study shows that students’ obtained knowledge regarding the process of local wisdom based on the thematic learning, which is implemented in the learning process, by using local wisdom and natural resources as a learning media, learning evaluation process, and the implementation of character education in the learning activity.
 Implications: The local wisdom based learning film could be used as the material to develop the pedagogical and professional competence, to motivate students in developing local wisdom based learning as the theme of the thesis.
 Novelty/Originality of this study: The effect of local wisdom based learning film was that students were able to design learning devices and implemented local wisdom based thematic learning in the class, causing the optimal result of ethno-learning lecturing, and improved the thesis of students which was concerned on local wisdom based learning.