Adaptation of Minahasa Local Wisdom (Maleo-Leosan) as Sociology Teaching Material

Abstract

This research aims to develop sociology teaching materials in Senior High Schools about the basic competence of recognising and identifying the realities of individuals, groups, and social relations in society. This research was conducted in Minahasa Regency using a development (RD) method, namely developing a Sociology textbook Class X Semester 1 based on Minahasa local wisdom Maleo-leosan. Data were collected with a qualitative approach by conducting in-depth and structured interviews, observation, and documentation. The research results are the Minahasa community's local values in the form of local Maleo-leosan ideas. This can be elaborated in several sub-materials of sociology in Class X Semester 1, especially on the essential competencies of recognising and identifying the reality of individuals, groups, and social relations in society. Finally, of course, by developing to become a reference that teachers in schools can use as a reference book.

Multicultural Values in Learning as a Form of Adaptation to Multiethnic Society

“…This is as stated in previous research, related to the study of local Minahasa culture that can be developed in sociology teaching materials [13] as well as in the adaptation of local culture in sociology learning can increase the enthusiasm of students in participating in contextual learning, so that learning is felt meaningful and can be found in the daily environment of students. In addition, introducing the cultures around students is also one of the solutions in introducing their culture so that it does not become extinct and continues to exist in the midst of globalization [14].…”