The Failure of Language Learning and Cultural Literacy in Students’ Moral Formation

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10.2991/978-2-38476-412-9_25How to use a DOI?

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Cultural Literacy; Language Learning; Moral

Abstract

The relationship between Javanese language learning and the formation of students’ morality is a crucial issue that requires a holistic approach. The failure of educational institutions in shaping students’ morality through teaching cultural values has become an important issue in the modern era. This study aims to examine the extent of the failure of Javanese language learning in primary schools in internalising cultural values. Using a qualitative approach with case studies in three purposively selected primary schools. The results show that Javanese language learning patterns in primary schools tend to be theoretical, such as lectures and memorisation, not yet effective in instilling the expected cultural values. Students often do not show behaviours that reflect the taught morality, such as lack of manners (unggah-ungguh), care (tepaslira), and ethics (tatakrama). This has implications for various behaviours that are not in line with cultural values, such as disregard for rules, selfish behaviour, and lack of concern for others. In addition, the lack of integration of cultural values in daily life exacerbates the failure of internalisation. This research recommends improving the curriculum to be more interactive and contextualised, improving teachers’ competence in cultural literacy-based learning patterns, and implementing more applicable education programmes. These steps are expected to strengthen the formation of students’ morality in accordance with traditional cultural values.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Retno Susiyani
AU  - Harun Joko Prayitno
AU  - Fitri Puji Rahmawati
AU  - Sutama Sutama
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/06/13
TI  - The Failure of Language Learning and Cultural Literacy in Students’ Moral Formation
BT  - Proceedings of the 10th Progressive and Fun Education International Conference (Profunedu 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 290
EP  - 306
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-412-9_25
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-412-9_25
ID  - Susiyani2025
ER  -