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Indonesian EFL Teachers' Strategies for Integrating Character Values and Local Culture: A Review of Implementation and Learning Outcomes Muhammad Agung; Nur Ayu Budiarty; La Sunra
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v13i2.9021

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This systematic review synthesizes findings from 23 empirical studies (2023–2025) on how Indonesian EFL teachers integrate local culture and character values into their pedagogy or instructional strategy, following the PRISMA protocol. It addresses a gap in the systematic consolidation of evidence regarding the methods and effectiveness of such integration. The analysis reveals that teachers predominantly utilize local folktales (19 out of 23 studies) as the primary medium for embedding local culture and character values, with research concentrated at the Junior High School level. Vocabulary achievement emerged as the most frequently measured learning outcome, highlighting its role as a foundational skill effectively supported by narrative contexts. The study provides a framework linking the narrative structures of folktales to pedagogical strategies for promoting cultural and character education into EFL classroom. A key practical implication is the need for targeted professional development programs to train teachers in systematically leveraging local folklore. This review’s primary contribution is establishing a foundation for future empirical research to quantitatively assess the efficacy of culturally integrated EFL approaches, thereby bridging national educational mandates with classroom practice.
A Literature Review on Integrating Local Cultural Values into Curriculum Development Chuzaimah; La Sunra; Dollah, Syarifuddin
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v14i1.8509

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This study examines how The Batman (2022) represents urban corruption through a social realism perspective. Using a qualitative descriptive method, the research analyzes selected scenes, dialogues, and visual elements that depict political, institutional, and social corruption within Gotham City. The findings indicate that corruption in the film is portrayed as systemic rather than individual, embedded in political authority, law enforcement, and urban structures. Through realist aesthetics and spatial representation, the film reflects contemporary concerns regarding institutional failure and socio-economic inequality. By applying Raymond Williams’ concept of social realism, this study demonstrates that a mainstream superhero film can function as a critical reflection of structural corruption in modern urban society. This research contributes to film studies by integrating corruption analysis within a social-realist framework applied to contemporary popular cinema.
Transformation of English Language Teaching: Educator and Technology Integration at University Hariadi Syam; La Sunra; Dollah, Syarifuddin
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v14i1.8552

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This study investigates how English Language Teaching (ELT) at Universitas Sembilanbelas November Kolaka is transforming through the integration of technology in lecturers’ instructional practices. The research addresses the need for digitalized and culturally relevant pedagogy in post-pandemic higher education and aims to analyze lecturers’ technological integration, challenges, and its impact on learning. Using a qualitative descriptive design, data were gathered through interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis involving seven lecturers and thirty students. The findings show that lecturers increasingly adopt digital tools to support interactive learning and develop stronger technological–pedagogical competence. Technology-enabled activities such as collaborative writing, multimedia tasks, and AI-assisted feedback enhanced classroom engagement. The study also reveals that incorporating local cultural content into digital lessons significantly improves student motivation, demonstrating the importance of culturally responsive approaches in technology-mediated ELT. These results highlight the need for institutional support to sustain meaningful digital transformation in higher education.