Fitri Arsih, Siti Zubaidah, Hadi Suwono, Abdul Gofur
This study aims to explore the value of Randai arts education and integrate it into problem-based learning models to improve the communication skills of prospective science teachers. The study is qualitative research with a descriptive approach focused on the ethnopedagogic field. Data on the exploration of the value of Randai arts education was obtained through interviews and observations. Prospective teacher communication skills data collected through observation during the learning process. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics and the N-Gain Test. The results of the study revealed that: (1) the educational values contained in Randai art are: Barundiang (conferring), bakarajosamo (collaborating), kaba, garak malingka and drastic practice of kato nan ampek, (2) the value of Randai arts education is integrated in the problem-based learning models with characteristics: learning is built by the collaboration of Kaba (story) and drama in describing the problem, social interaction is built: barundiang, bakarajosamo, duduak basamo balapang-lapang and bulek kato deck mufakat, (3) The results of effectiveness tests show that integrating the value of artistic education Randai in the problem-based learning model is effective in improving the communication skills of prospective science teachers with an average N-Gain of 0.84 (high category). Thus it can be concluded that the value of Randai arts education can be integrated into the learning model as an effort to improve the communication skills of prospective science teachers. © 2019, Journal for the Education of Gifted Young Scientists.
Biology Education Program, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia; Biology Education Program, Universits Negeri Padang, Indonesia
