Effectiveness of the Wasaka-Based Scientific Learning Design in Strengthening Students’ Performance Character in Physics Education

Authors

  • Abdul Salam Universitas Pendidikan indonesia
  • Agus Setiawan Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
  • Aminuddin Prahatama Putra Universitas Lambung Mangkurat
  • Yadi Ruyadi Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18592/tarbiyah.v15i1.18665

Keywords:

hard work character, perseverance, physics learning, scientific approach, wasaka local wisdom

Abstract

This study examines the effectiveness of a physics learning design that integrates a scientific approach with Wasaka local wisdom to strengthen students’ performance character. The Wasaka (Waja Sampai Kaputing) philosophy emphasizes perseverance, diligence, and commitment in accomplishing academic tasks. A descriptive–quantitative method was applied to 30 physics education students. Hard work and perseverance were assessed using observation rubrics, while learning outcomes were measured through essay tests. Results revealed a significant improvement in performance character, with hard-work scores increasing from 1.49 to 4.86 and perseverance from 1.42 to 4.86, yielding an average gain of 0.96 (high). Learning outcomes also improved moderately (N-Gain = 0.43–0.55). The findings confirm that the Wasaka-based scientific design effectively enhances students’ work character through reflective and inquiry-oriented learning. These results imply that integrating local wisdom within scientific pedagogy provides a meaningful pathway for developing scientific and character-based competence in higher education.

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2026-06-24

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Salam, A., Setiawan, A., Prahatama Putra, A., & Ruyadi, Y. (2026). Effectiveness of the Wasaka-Based Scientific Learning Design in Strengthening Students’ Performance Character in Physics Education. Tarbiyah : Jurnal Ilmiah Kependidikan, 15(1), 57–71. https://doi.org/10.18592/tarbiyah.v15i1.18665

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