Innovation of Integrated Inquiry Project Learning Model for Ethnoscience and Socioscientific Issues with Virtual Reality (VR) Media on the Topic of Mangroves to Realize Sustainable Environmental Literacy

Abstract

This research aims to produce an Integrated Inquiry Project Learning Model for Ethnoscience and Socioscientific Issues with Virtual Reality (IIPjLM Etho-SSI with VR) media to provide sustainable environmental literacy for students. This qualitative descriptive research uses data collection, verification, reduction, conceptualization, reconstruction, and scientific explanation activities. The results of the reconstruction of scientific knowledge are used as one of the contents of the virtual gallery on the Virtual Reality (VR) media, with the topic of Mangrove Forests. Data analysis was carried out descriptively and qualitatively to explore and reconstruct scientific knowledge regarding mangrove forests from community science. The results of the research and discussion can be concluded as follows: (1) an integrated Ethno-SSI Inquiry Project Learning Model has been produced along with valid, engaging and innovative Student worksheet learning tools, along with valid, engaging and innovative Ethno-VR media, (2) a valid and interesting Virtual Reality (VR) media has been produced with the topic of the Mangrove Forest Museum based on spatial and You Tube applications which consist of nine virtual galleries and content on Mangrove forest knowledge, technology, benefits of Mangroves, and pros and cons of Mangrove forests in the context of ecology, social, culture, science and technology, along with scientific reconstruction products, (3) a positive response has been produced by students regarding the presentation of the virtual gallery of the Mangrove forest and it is believed to be able to provide sustainable environmental literacy characters to students.