Implementation of Teaching Materials Containing Majalengka Local Wisdom to Improve Ecoliteracy in Elementary Schools

The environment is a precious resource that requires maintenance and preservation. Nonetheless, awareness regarding the significance of environmental conservation requires enhancement, particularly among elementary school students. This quasi-experimental research aimed to enhance the eco-literacy of elementary school students. This study's subjects were purposively selected elementary school students from Majalengka Regency. The research data consisted of both test and non-test instruments. Subsequent to data collection, it was analyzed utilizing a qualitative method with inductive techniques and a quantitative method employing statistical tests. The findings indicated a substantial enhancement in eco-literacy among the experimental group relative to the control group. The results demonstrate that utilizing teaching materials grounded in local wisdom can effectively enhance elementary students' comprehension and awareness of environmental issues. This study significantly contributes to the advancement of environmental education in Indonesia by highlighting the necessity of incorporating and integrating local values into eco-literacy instruction in elementary schools.