The implementation of design based research (DBR) in the development of entrepreneurial learning for fisherwomen in the south coast of Malang Regency, Indonesia

This article describes the implementation of Design Based Research in the research and development of entrepreneurial learning for fisherwomen. Poverty experienced by fishers in Indonesia became the background of this study. Central Bureau of Statistics Indonesia noted that the poverty of fishing communities is quite high,which are 7.87 million people, or 25.14 % of the total of national poor population which reached 31.02 million by the year 2014. In addition, the reality of women 's role in driving the economy of fisher families which is quite prominent is also used as a consideration in this study. Therefore, a model of entrepreneurial learning for fisherwomen which is tested on fisherwomen in Sendang Biru beach, Malang Regency is developed. Development of the model is done by applying the Design Based Research (DBR) approach. While testing is done by using Action Research method. After going through a series of processes, research and development produce products such as lesson plan, instructional materials and instructional media. The products can be implemented on fishing communities, especially in the area of Sendang Biru and on the south coast of Malang Regency, and is expected also to be applied throughout the fisherwomen in other parts of Indonesia