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TEACHER'S PERCEPTION OF THE CONCEPT OF FLAT AND SPATIAL SHAPES IN THE JABUNG TEMPLE BUILDING
Last modified: 2023-12-03
Abstract
As we go about our daily lives, both mathematics and culture play important roles that cannot be ignored. For this reason, educators must incorporate ethnomathematics learning by using their everyday knowledge of mathematics. This study aimed to investigate the concept of flat and spatial shapes within the Jabung temple structure in elementary schools, while also exploring teachers' perceptions of ethnomathematics. The research used is qualitative research using an ethnographic approach. The research was conducted in Jabung village, Paiton sub-district, Probolinggo district, which is located in East Java. Various methods were used, including interviews, observation, and documentation. The results showed that the Jabung temple structure contains flat and spatial geometric concepts, such as rectangles, squares, triangles, hexagons, circles, beams, cubes, and tubes. The hope is that by implementing ethnomathematics learning, students will better understand mathematical concepts by relating them to tangible and realistic examples. Teachers perceive ethnomathematics learning as an interesting and concrete way to teach flat and spatial shapes, while also allowing students to learn about the history of the Cabung Temple.
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