Implementation of Local Folklore Putri Ayu lan Desa Trunyan in Learning to Enhance Balinese Cultural Literacy

Abstract

This study was aimed to analyze the implementation of the local folklore Putri Ayu lan Desa Trunyan in learning process and examine its impact on improving Balinese cultural literacy among elementary school students. This research employed a mixed methods approach with an explanatory sequential design, combining quantitative and qualitative data in a sequential manner. The research subjects were 28 fifth-grade students at SDN 7 Dalung, along with the homeroom teacher as a key informant. Quantitative data were collected through pretests and posttests, while qualitative data were obtained through interviews. The results showed an increase in the students' average score from 82.5 in the pretest to 92.9 in the posttest, with a difference of 10.4 points. These findings indicate that learning based on local folklore can enhance students' cultural literacy, both in terms of knowledge and contextual understanding of Balinese culture. The findings also revealed that the use of role-playing methods and group work increased students' activeness, interest, and participation in the learning process. Therefore, the implementation of local folklore in learning has proven to be effective in improving the cultural literacy of elementary school students.