Cultural Value Taxonomy of Eleven Siulak–Kerinci Folktales: A Codebook-Guided Content Analysis for Character Education in Junior Secondary Schools

Nada Sawita; Nazurty; Ade Kusmana; Desti Angraini

doi:10.56741/IISTR.ijlree.002140

Authors

Nada Sawita Universitas Jambi https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8642-0111
Nazurty Universitas Jambi https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4357-0697
Ade Kusmana Universitas Jambi https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2261-0703
Desti Angraini
destiangraini@uinjambi.ac.id
UIN Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0657-787X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56741/IISTR.ijlree.002140

Keywords:

Character Education, Codebook-Guided Content Analysis, Cultural Values, Indonesian Folktales, Junior Secondary Education

Abstract

Indigenous folktales remain underutilized as structured resources for character education, especially as evidence-based value taxonomies for classroom use. This study develops a cultural value taxonomy from eleven Siulak-Kerinci folktales to support character learning in junior secondary schools. Using codebook-guided qualitative content analysis, the study treats meaning-complete narrative segments as units of analysis and applies explicit operational definitions, indicators, and inclusion–exclusion rules to identify cultural values. Cross-story comparison and negative case analysis were employed to refine categories and construct a hierarchical taxonomy. The findings reveal seven core value families embedded in the folktales: religiosity, honesty, responsibility, social care and mutual cooperation, work ethic, tolerance, and local identity. Each value family is represented through distinctive sub-indicators, while each folktale displays a particular pattern of dominant and supporting values. The resulting taxonomy provides teachers with a transparent framework for selecting stories, guiding reflective discussion, and designing value-focused assessment in classroom practice. Methodologically, the study shows that codebook-guided content analysis can transform local narratives into a systematic and culturally grounded value taxonomy that is both educationally applicable and useful for curriculum development and future comparative research.

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Author Biographies

Nada Sawita, Universitas Jambi

is a doctoral student in Education with research interests in educational innovation, curriculum development, and learning improvement. She actively participates in academic research, scholarly publications, and educational development initiatives. Her work focuses on advancing evidence-based educational practices and contributing to the improvement of teaching and learning in higher education. (email: nadasawita.1402@gmail.com).

Nazurty, Universitas Jambi

is a Professor at Universitas Jambi, Jambi, Indonesia. His academic interests include educational research, curriculum development, teacher education, and higher education management. He has extensive experience in teaching, supervising research, and contributing to academic development through publications, community engagement, and institutional quality improvement initiatives. (email: nazurty@unja.ac.id).

Ade Kusmana, Universitas Jambi

is a lecturer at Universitas Jambi, Jambi, Indonesia. His academic activities include teaching, research, and community service, with interests in educational development, instructional innovation, and higher education. He actively contributes to scholarly publications and collaborative research projects that support educational quality and institutional advancement. (email: ade.kusmana@unja.ac.id).

Desti Angraini, UIN Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi

is a lecturer in the English Education Study Program, Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training, UIN Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi, Indonesia. Her academic interests include English language teaching, teacher education, curriculum development, and educational research. She actively engages in teaching, research, and scholarly publications to support innovation in language education. (email: destiangraini@uinjambi.ac.id).

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