An analysis of the potential of local durian biodiversity in Sukadana District as a biology learning resource

Abstract

Kayong Utara Regency, particularly Sukadana District, possesses a high diversity of local durian genetic resources. However, their documentation, educational utilization, and the availability of contextual teaching materials remain limited, resulting in biology learning that is not yet optimally connected to students' surrounding environment. This study aimed to analyze the potential of local durian diversity in Sukadana District as a biology learning resource using a qualitative descriptive method. Data were collected through field observations, interviews with 120 durian farmers and traders, documentation, and questionnaires distributed to five biology teachers. The data were analyzed descriptively to identify the characteristics, classification, and suitability of local durians as biology learning resources. The results identified six local durian varieties with high morphological diversity that met the criteria as biology learning resources and have the potential to support contextual learning on biodiversity topics. The teachers' evaluation yielded an overall score of 82% (excellent) based on the aspects of clarity, target suitability, alignment with learning objectives, information clarity, exploration guidelines, and expected learning outcomes, indicating that local durians are highly relevant as biology learning resources. Therefore, local durians in Sukadana District have strong potential to be developed as contextual and meaningful biology learning resources, particularly for biodiversity topics.

Abstrak. Kabupaten Kayong Utara, khususnya Kecamatan Sukadana, memiliki keanekaragaman sumber daya genetik durian lokal yang tinggi, namun dokumentasi, pemanfaatannya dalam pendidikan, dan ketersediaan bahan ajar kontekstual masih terbatas sehingga pembelajaran biologi belum optimal mengaitkan konsep dengan lingkungan sekitar. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis potensi keanekaragaman durian lokal di Kecamatan Sukadana sebagai sumber belajar biologi menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara terhadap 120 petani dan pedagang durian, dokumentasi, serta penyebaran kuesioner kepada lima guru biologi, kemudian dianalisis secara deskriptif untuk mengidentifikasi karakteristik, klasifikasi, dan kesesuaiannya sebagai sumber belajar. Hasil penelitian mengidentifikasi enam varietas durian lokal yang memiliki keragaman morfologis tinggi dan memenuhi kriteria sebagai sumber belajar biologi, sehingga berpotensi mendukung pembelajaran kontekstual pada materi keanekaragaman hayati. Penilaian guru memperoleh skor 82% (kategori sangat baik) berdasarkan aspek kejelasan, kesesuaian sasaran, keselarasan tujuan pembelajaran, kejelasan informasi, pedoman eksplorasi, dan hasil belajar yang diharapkan, yang menunjukkan bahwa durian lokal sangat relevan sebagai sumber belajar biologi. Dengan demikian, durian lokal di Kecamatan Sukadana memiliki potensi kuat untuk dikembangkan sebagai sumber belajar biologi yang kontekstual dan bermakna, khususnya pada topik keanekaragaman hayati.