Incorporating Local Cultural Values in English Teaching Materials: A Lecturers’ Perception

This study explores lecturers' perceptions of integrating local cultural values into English teaching materials. The research aims to examine how cultural elements are utilized to enhance student engagement, foster critical thinking, and preserve local heritage while teaching English. Using a...

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Main Authors: Sushy Teko Patanduk, Syarifuddin Dollah, La Sunra La Sunra, Rachel Rachel, Normalia Sirande, Aprisel Bimbang Duapadang
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Language:English
Published: Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo 2025-08-01
Series:Jurnal Studi Guru dan Pembelajaran
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Online Access:https://www.e-journal.my.id/jsgp/article/view/6159
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Normalia Sirande
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description This study explores lecturers' perceptions of integrating local cultural values into English teaching materials. The research aims to examine how cultural elements are utilized to enhance student engagement, foster critical thinking, and preserve local heritage while teaching English. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected through a questionnaire distributed to 6 lecturers from English Education Study Program of UKI Toraja. The findings reveal that lecturers perceive the integration of local culture as a significant pedagogical tool. A majority believe that it enhances the relevance of learning materials, creates a more inclusive classroom environment, and promotes cultural awareness among students. Additionally, incorporating cultural values is seen as a way to bridge local and global perspectives, encouraging character building and fostering values such as tolerance and empathy. This study underscores the importance of cultural integration in language education, emphasizing its potential to provide both linguistic and cultural benefits. The findings highlight the lecturers' commitment to holistic education that balances the preservation of local identity with the demands of global communication.
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spelling doaj-art-ca10d015f976435d96da50e5f3d130a72025-08-20T03:15:50ZengUniversitas Cokroaminoto PalopoJurnal Studi Guru dan Pembelajaran2654-64772025-08-018210.30605/jsgp.8.2.2025.6159Incorporating Local Cultural Values in English Teaching Materials: A Lecturers’ PerceptionSushy Teko Patanduk0Syarifuddin Dollah1La Sunra La Sunra2Rachel Rachel3Normalia Sirande4Aprisel Bimbang Duapadang5Universitas Kristen Indonesia TorajaUniversitas Negeri MakassarUniversitas Negeri MakassarUniversitas Kristen Indonesia TorajaUniversitas Kristen Indonesia TorajaUniversitas Kristen Indonesia Toraja This study explores lecturers' perceptions of integrating local cultural values into English teaching materials. The research aims to examine how cultural elements are utilized to enhance student engagement, foster critical thinking, and preserve local heritage while teaching English. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected through a questionnaire distributed to 6 lecturers from English Education Study Program of UKI Toraja. The findings reveal that lecturers perceive the integration of local culture as a significant pedagogical tool. A majority believe that it enhances the relevance of learning materials, creates a more inclusive classroom environment, and promotes cultural awareness among students. Additionally, incorporating cultural values is seen as a way to bridge local and global perspectives, encouraging character building and fostering values such as tolerance and empathy. This study underscores the importance of cultural integration in language education, emphasizing its potential to provide both linguistic and cultural benefits. The findings highlight the lecturers' commitment to holistic education that balances the preservation of local identity with the demands of global communication. https://www.e-journal.my.id/jsgp/article/view/6159Local Cultural ValuesEnglish Teaching MaterialsLecturers’ PerceptionsCultural IntegrationLanguage Education
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Incorporating Local Cultural Values in English Teaching Materials: A Lecturers’ Perception
Jurnal Studi Guru dan Pembelajaran
Local Cultural Values
English Teaching Materials
Lecturers’ Perceptions
Cultural Integration
Language Education
title Incorporating Local Cultural Values in English Teaching Materials: A Lecturers’ Perception
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title_short Incorporating Local Cultural Values in English Teaching Materials: A Lecturers’ Perception
title_sort incorporating local cultural values in english teaching materials a lecturers perception
topic Local Cultural Values
English Teaching Materials
Lecturers’ Perceptions
Cultural Integration
Language Education
url https://www.e-journal.my.id/jsgp/article/view/6159
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