Parmin Parmin, Prasart Nuangchalerm, R. Ahmad Zaky El Islami
The research explores the indigenous knowledge of Java north coast community in Java Island, Indonesia. The research is carried out with prospective science teachers employing the Science Integrated Learning (SIL) model. The method adopted is descriptive research. The correlation test resulted in the sig. value < 0,05; therefore, there is a connection between the prospective science teachers' ability in exploring the indigenous knowledge and the science content development skills. It concludes that the explored indigenous knowledge using the SIL model is effective for science content development. The exploration results are useful for developing science content. © 2019 Journal for the Education of Gifted Young Scientists.
Integrated Science Education Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia; Department of Curriculum and Intruction, Faculty of Education, Mahasarakham University, Thailand; Department of Science Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, Indonesia
