A THEMATIC REVIEW: ETHNOCHEMISTRY IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Abstract

Chemistry learning is very close to students' daily lives. It is important to involve local wisdom in chemistry learning so that learning is more relevant to students' daily lives (contextual-based learning). The purpose of this study is to offer new insights and practical recommendations to advance the teaching and learning of ethnochemistry in secondary schools. There were 29 articles analyzed thematically in terms of objectives, methods, samples, data collection tools, research results and recommendations. The results showed that ethnochemistry-based learning has a positive impact both in terms of the learning process and contributes as a learning resource so it is important to continue to conduct more in-depth studies related to the application of local wisdom in learning both in terms of qualitative and quantitative research. Further research considers training that can be given to secondary school chemistry teachers on how to integrate cultural knowledge and practices into chemistry teaching and learning.