Influence of Traditional Indonesian Values and Local Culture on Teaching Practices and Student Engagement: A Comparative Study of Rural and Urban Schools

Rahmiwati; Dwi Sulisworo; Dody  Hartanto

doi:10.56741/IISTR.pbpsp.001916

Authors

Rahmiwati
2437082015@webmail.uad.ac.id
Universitas Ahmad Dahlan
Dwi Sulisworo Universitas Ahmad Dahlan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7625-8505
Dody Hartanto Universitas Ahmad Dahlan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2548-406X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56741/IISTR.pbpsp.001916

Keywords:

Academic Achievement, Cultural Diversity, Language Teaching, Student Engagement

Abstract

A school culture that supports collaboration, inclusivity, and openness to change can increase student engagement, teaching effectiveness, and academic achievement. Conversely, a more rigid or non-change-supporting culture tends to limit teachers' ability to implement learning innovations. The purpose of this study is to review recent research that highlights the influence of local cultural values on teaching practices and student engagement in school. This research has gone through a process of identification, screening, eligibility, and inclusion through journals obtained from ERIC, Springer, and ScienceDirect. In reporting this research, the keywords used are "Traditional Value and Local Culture." The main findings from these studies underscore the importance of flexibility in teaching approaches that can appreciate cultural diversity to create more effective and meaningful learning experiences.

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Author Biographies

Rahmiwati, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

is a doctoral student at Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD), Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Her research interests center on cultural education, teaching practices in rural areas, and student engagement among Alpha Generation learners. She is actively involved in developing curriculum frameworks integrated with traditional Indonesian values. (email: 2437082015@webmail.uad.ac.id).

Dwi Sulisworo, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

is a Professor and expert in Educational Technology at Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD), specializing in transformative learning, digital learning innovation, and educational leadership. He leads the Doctoral Program in Education and serves as Chair of the Indonesian Educational Technology Professionals Association (IPTPI) in the Yogyakarta region, advocating technology integration in education systems. He has published widely on mobile and online learning, cooperative blended learning, and immersive technologies in teaching and learning. His research emphasizes adaptive, technology-enhanced pedagogies for 21st-century education reform. (email: dwi.sulisworo@uad.ac.id).

Dody Hartanto, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

is a professor in the Guidance and Counseling Program at Universitas Ahmad Dahlan. He specializes in guidance and counseling, with a particular focus on family counseling. He has written numerous reference books and research articles published in national and international journals. As a recognized expert in family counseling, he actively contributes to the advancement of counseling practices through both academic work and professional engagement. (email: dody.hartanto@bk.uad.ac.id).

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