Etnososio : Pembelajaran Sosiologi Berbasis Kearifan

Abstract

This research aims to examine the meanings embedded in the ritual of "perang topat" as local wisdom of the Sasak tribe that can be utilized as a learning resource for sociology at the high school level or equivalent. Sociology, as a branch of Social Sciences, can utilize this local wisdom to enrich understanding while assisting students in comprehending sociology learning themes. This study employs a Descriptive Qualitative research design. Data collection is conducted through non-participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Data analysis utilizes interactive techniques. The research findings indicate that the local wisdom of the "perang topat" ritual can serve as a sociology learning resource as it is relevant to one of the sociology learning themes in the tenth-grade curriculum, namely social phenomena in multicultural societies. Moreover, utilizing the "perang topat" ritual as a learning resource is a contextual approach that can aid students in understanding sociology topics by directly observing real-life events. By utilizing the local wisdom of "perang topat" as a learning resource, creative, innovative, and enjoyable sociology learning experiences can be created