Social science education based on local wisdom in forming the character of students

Abstract

This research was conducted to determine the impact of project-based learning with local wisdom in teaching social science subjects to increase critical thinking ability moderated by students’ self-efficacy. This experimental research employed a quantitative approach utilizing a probability sampling technique with a clustered sampling method to select particular groups within a population. Thus, as a sample, class XI IPS 2 was chosen as a control group and XI IPS 3 as an experimental one. The test results showed that each of the instruments was valid and reliable and met the classical assumptions. The indicated that project-based learning with local wisdom moderated with good self-efficacy can improve critical thinking ability. The integration of project-based learning with local wisdom into learning is necessary so that the methods applied by teachers not only focus on academic results but also inculcate the values of local wisdom. Therefore, it would be better if teachers at every level could integrate an approach to learning that incorporates local wisdom