The Legend of Gumansalangi in Relation to Literature Learning in Indonesian School of Davao, Philippines
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https://doi.org/10.31949/jee.v8i3.13615Abstract
This study explored the potential of folklore as a contextual and relevant literary learning medium, focusing on the Gumansalangi Legend, which tells the origin of the Sangir tribe and its relationship with the Cotabato Sultanate in Mindanao, Philippines. The research method used was qualitative, with data collection techniques that included observation, interviews, documentation, and recording. The subjects of the study involved teachers and students at the Indonesian School of Davao who have some information on the origin of the Sangir tribe. The data analysis was carried out through descriptive analysis, including rewriting stories from interviews and literature studies and linking the analysis results to literature learning in Elementary Schools. The results showed that the Gumansalangi Legend qualifies as a legend in literature learning because it contains the origin of a place, cultural values, and character transformation of the characters. This story supports the achievement of literature learning in grade V to understand the elements of fictional stories and in grade VI to analyze cultural values and link the story to daily life. Using this legend as a learning medium also contributed to improving literacy skills, socio-cultural skills, and character formation of students in a multicultural school environment such as the Indonesian School of Davao. Further research is suggested to develop learning media based on the Gumansalangi Legend in the form of comics, illustrated story books, interactive digital modules integrated with local culture and the Pancasila Student Profile.
Keywords:
Gumansalangi Legend, Indonesian School of Davao, Literature Learning, Character, Literacy, Pancasila Student ProfileDownloads
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