“Banten” The Balinese Sacred Ceremony Component and Their Implication in Science Learning

Abstract

Banten is one local wisdom and culture of the Balinese Hindu community. One of banten is banten suci. When examined, the implication of science learning of banten suci, especially in the biotic and abiotic materials. The research aims to explore the banten as a local genius and connect the component inside the science learning process. The methodology used was qualitative by using triangulation contained by observation, interview-questionnaire, and literature study. The data analysis technique contained data collection, data reduction, and drawing conclusion. The results of the research were banten suci not only meaning philosophically and theologically, but also pedagogically. In its component, banten suci has meanings connected to the science learning context and forming the scientific ethic. Banten suci is one of the local geniuses who composed deeply especially the material and symbolical meaning in its component. That the component in the offerings has implications for learning continuity.