Learning from Nature: Subak Legacy of Culture in Entertainment Education

Abstract

Subak as a world cultural heritage is an invaluable treasure for Indonesia, especially the area of Bali. Althogh Subak has entered the cultural heritage, but does not make the Subak becomes famous in the younger generation. Therefore, the introduction of Subak especially on students is very necessary to do. The purpose of this study is to analyze the learning content that can be done in the subak area as well as to introduce and use subak as an innovative learning media by collaborating with modern technology. The method used is literature research method that examines the final study of students of Biology Education Program FKIP Unmas Denpasar. The sample in this research is the result of the end of student study which is cognate with the utilization of subak as learning media from 2013 until 2016. Result of research indicate that subak has been exploited by student of teacher candidate in contextual learning by approaching student to subak cultural heritage with fun way that is by collaborating subak cultural heritages with modern technology in the form of cameras that can be used to produce creative work in the form of video learning, photovoice and learning modules which can then be used to hone the ability of critical thinking, creativity, social competence, interest in learning, and interest in preserving subak. The conclusion of this research is that subak area can be used as contextual learning media, able to bring the subak closer to the younger generation through education.