<![CDATA[This study aims to describe and analyze Indonesian language learning in junior high schools in South Sulawesi from a Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) perspective incorporating Bugis local wisdom. The study employed a qualitative descriptive-analytical approach. Data were collected through classroom observations, interviews with teachers and students, and analysis of instructional documents. Data analysis was conducted interactively through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that Indonesian language learning has reflected CRT principles; however, its implementation remains partial and lacks systematic planning. The integration of Bugis local wisdom values, such as sipakatau (mutual respect), lempu’ (honesty), getteng (steadfastness), and siri’ na pacce (sense of shame and social empathy), is evident in instructional materials, speaking activities, and culturally grounded language practices emphasizing politeness and communicative ethics. CRT-based learning incorporating local culture enhances students’ engagement, comprehension, confidence, and positive attitudes toward learning. These findings highlight the importance of strengthening teachers’ competencies and developing culturally based instructional materials to promote meaningful, contextual, and sustainable learning. AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia di SMP Sulawesi Selatan dari perspektif Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) yang bermuatan nilai kearifan lokal Bugis. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif-analitis. Data diperoleh melalui observasi pembelajaran, wawancara dengan guru dan peserta didik, serta analisis dokumen pembelajaran. Analisis data dilakukan secara interaktif melalui reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan simpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia telah mengarah pada prinsip CRT, namun implementasinya masih bersifat parsial dan belum terencana secara sistematis. Integrasi nilai kearifan lokal Bugis, seperti sipakatau (saling menghargai), lempu’ (kejujuran), getteng (keteguhan), dan siri’ na pacce (rasa malu dan empati sosial), tampak dalam pemilihan materi, aktivitas berbicara, serta praktik kebahasaan yang mencerminkan kesantunan dan etika komunikasi. Pembelajaran berbasis CRT bermuatan budaya lokal terbukti meningkatkan keterlibatan, pemahaman, kepercayaan diri, dan sikap positif peserta didik. Temuan ini menegaskan pentingnya penguatan kompetensi guru serta pengembangan perangkat ajar berbasis budaya lokal untuk mewujudkan pembelajaran yang kontekstual, bermakna, dan berkelanjutan.]]>
