Empowering Global Students: Indonesian Studies at Surabaya European School Through the Commemoration of Indonesian Independence Day

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10.2991/978-2-38476-317-7_40How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Local Wisdom; Indonesian Studies; BIPA

Abstract

BIPA learning at Surabaya European School is applied through the Indonesian Studies Programme by exploring the local wisdom of the archipelago as a source of learning, one of which is the commemoration of Indonesian Independence Day. It is used to improve the Indonesian perspective of students from different backgrounds and nations. The focus of this research is: 1) to know the Indonesian language skills at the Upper Secondary level, and 2) to Indonesian Studies Programme activities by commemorating Indonesian Independence Day. The research design used is qualitative. Primary data includes learning activities in the Indonesian Studies Programme, supplemented by secondary data from journals, books, and relevant research. Data collection was conducted through focus group discussions, classrooms, and observations. IS at SES is not an academic teaching of Indonesian history and language, but a hands-on experience that allows students to deeply immerse and appreciate Indonesian culture. To commemorate Independence Day, Indonesia’s local wisdom can be explored through competitions or contests. The competitions include tug-of-war, eating crackers, etc. Through these activities, schools can effectively introduce Indonesian Studies (culture and local wisdom) to improve students’ understanding of Indonesian history and culture. Through these activities, students learn about the origins and meanings behind each competition, which are usually related to the spirit of struggle and togetherness of the Indonesian people during the colonial period. This research is expected to be published at an international conference.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Octo D. Andriyanto
AU  - Darni Darni
AU  - Yohan Susilo
AU  - Respati R. Utami
AU  - Meilita Hardika
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/02/13
TI  - Empowering Global Students: Indonesian Studies at Surabaya European School Through the Commemoration of Indonesian Independence Day
BT  - Proceedings of the International Joint Conference on Arts and Humanities 2024 (IJCAH 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 388
EP  - 397
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-317-7_40
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-317-7_40
ID  - Andriyanto2025
ER  -