Pedagogical innovation and curricular adaptation in enhancing digital literacy: A local wisdom approach for sustainable development in Indonesia context

Abstract

This research investigates the relationship between Pedagogical Innovation (PED), Curricular Adaptation (CUR), Local Wisdom Approach (LWA), and Digital Literacy (DIGLI) in Early Childhood Education, aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting quality education (SDG 4), fostering cultural inclusion, and advocating for sustainable partnerships to address limitations and enhance global understanding in Banten, Indonesia. Employing a quantitative method, a sample of 220 participants, including teachers, parents, and education stakeholders, was surveyed from July to August 2023. The main findings reveal significant impacts of PED and CUR on both the LWA and DIGLI. Moreover, the LWA mediates the relationships between PED and DIGLI, as well as CUR and DIGLI. Implications of this research highlight the pivotal role of integrating cultural values for optimizing the effects of innovative teaching methods and adaptive curricula on the development of digital literacy skills among young learners. Limitations include the study's geographical specificity to Banten, potential response bias in the self-report survey, and the cross-sectional design limiting temporal insights. Future prospects involve expanding the study's geographical scope, incorporating qualitative methodologies, and conducting longitudinal analyses to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics in Early Childhood Education.