Local wisdom value’s-based literacy education learning model in elementary school

Abstract

The lack of a model for promoting productive learning environments and a clear major value of choice to guide practice has resulted in the needs for this research. Values are important aspects of learning, yet they are not used to their fullest potential in educational practices in Indonesia. The primary objective for this study was to propose an appropriate model with application of local wisdom value in elementary school, and synthesized strategies for challenging the value for sustainable use in schools. This paper discusses and describe possible guidelines targeting the design of learning local wisdom value’s-based learning model with creative learning environments that influence student literacy skills. This research was an Educational Design Research. To develop the local wisdom value’s-based learning model we need, the following five steps will be taken 1) putting several available models side by side (literature research), 2) comparing and contrasting the models (plenary study), 3) deciding most essential model components (ethnography analysing), 4) creating theoretical model and prototype (setting by Focus Group Discussion/FGD), 5) testing the prototype models with limited empirical verification sample (setting by workshop). At present, this research has been in the stage of compiling a prototype of the local wisdom value’s-based literacy learning model. The next stage will be consolidated through a workshop. The outcomes of the focus group interview and future workshop activities will be synthesized into five design guidelines providing orientation for the design of a local wisdom value’s-based literacy learning model. The results of this research recommend that the learning with the local wisdom value can be used as an approach to learning literacy. The model also promotes a positive classroom climate, a community of learners, developing learner responsibility, and maximizing opportunities for learning.