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Form, Meaning, and Functions of the Nundang Padi Tradition: A Qualitative Study in Selali Village, South Bengkulu, Indonesia Rahmadayanti, Herpina; Satria, Irwan; putri Juni Astuti, Dina
ISEJ : Indonesian Science Education Journal Vol. 4 No. 1 (2023): January
Publisher : Yayasan Darussalam Bengkulu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62159/isej.v4i1.1241

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This study investigates the cultural significance of the Nundang Padi tradition practiced in Selali Village, Pino Raya District, South Bengkulu, Indonesia. The research aimed to explore both the meaning and the social functions of this agrarian ritual, which has been maintained across generations as a form of oral tradition. Employing a qualitative descriptive design, data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews with cultural leaders and community members, and documentation of ritual practices. The findings reveal that the Nundang Padi tradition embodies two layers of meaning: denotative, reflecting gratitude for the harvest and preparation of seeds for the next planting cycle, and connotative, representing emotional and symbolic attachments to ancestral heritage and harmony with nature. In terms of function, the ritual serves recreational and aesthetic purposes through performances and dances, conveys moral and didactic values by transmitting cultural norms to younger generations, and fulfills religious functions by expressing collective prayers for safety and prosperity. These findings highlight the importance of Nundang Padi as an intangible cultural heritage that sustains social cohesion and reinforces community identity in an era of modernization. The study contributes to broader discussions on cultural resilience and underscores the need to preserve oral traditions as vital elements of sustainable cultural development.
Field-Trip–Based Outdoor Learning Improves Pantun Writing: A Quasi-Experimental Study in an Indonesian Junior High School Cintia, Cintia; Suradi, Ahmad; Putri Juni Astuti, Dina
JPI : Jurnal Pustaka Indonesia Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): April
Publisher : Yayasan Darussalam Bengkulu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62159/jpi.v4i2.1272

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This study examined whether a brief, curriculum-aligned field trip (karyawisata) improves Grade-level students’ ability to write pantun (Indonesian rhymed quatrains). Using a quasi-experimental nonequivalent control-group design in one Indonesian school, two intact classes were assigned to an outdoor-learning sequence (n = 8) or business-as-usual classroom instruction (n = 7). The intervention comprised a genre pre-briefing, directed environmental observation with note sheets, and in-class drafting plus peer/teacher conferencing mapped explicitly to pantun structure (sampiran–isi, imagery, rhyme). Outcomes were assessed with an analytic rubric; two blinded raters scored all scripts and achieved good inter-rater reliability (ICC), and assumption checks supported parametric inference (normality and homogeneity satisfied). Results showed that the experimental class outperformed the control class on the post-test (M = 83.75 vs 71.43), with an independent-samples t confirming a statistically significant advantage, t(13) = 2.236, p = 0.043, mean difference = 12.32 (95% CI [0.42, 24.22]); the standardized effect was large (Hedges’ g ≈ 1.09). Dimension-level patterns indicated the largest gains precisely where the pedagogy targeted imagery & diction and sampiran–isi coherence with positive, smaller trends for rhyme adherence and rhythm/fluency. We conclude that a short, structured field-trip cycle can measurably enhance pantun writing under routine school conditions when observation prompts and feedback loops are aligned with genre features. Schools can timetable compact outdoor-learning units equipped with behavior-anchored rubrics and safety/management SOPs; teacher education should model task–assessment alignment for genre writing; and future research should scale to multi-site clustered trials, include delayed post-tests for retention, and test transfer to other poetry/essay genres.
The Effect of Bengkulu Cultural Portraits on Students’ Descriptive Writing Ability: A Quasi-Experimental Study at MTs Ja-Alhaq Bengkulu Fitri, Nurul; Suradi, Ahmad; Putri Juni Astuti, Dina
JPI : Jurnal Pustaka Indonesia Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): Agustus
Publisher : Yayasan Darussalam Bengkulu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62159/jpi.v4i2.1291

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Writing is a fundamental language skill that plays a critical role in shaping students’ ability to communicate ideas effectively, yet many junior high school students struggle with descriptive writing due to limited vocabulary, lack of imagination, and monotonous teaching methods. This study aimed to examine the effect of integrating Bengkulu cultural portraits as visual media on the descriptive writing ability of seventh-grade students at MTs Ja-Alhaq Bengkulu. A quasi-experimental design was employed with two groups: the experimental group (n = 25) was taught using Bengkulu cultural portraits, while the control group (n = 25) received instruction through conventional methods. Data were collected through pretests and posttests and analyzed using normality, homogeneity, paired-sample t-tests, independent-sample t-tests, and N-Gain scores with the aid of SPSS 25.0. The results demonstrated that the experimental group achieved a higher posttest mean score (M = 76.84) compared to the control group (M = 60.68), with an N-Gain of 0.4656 (47%), indicating a moderate level of effectiveness. Statistical analysis confirmed a significant difference (p = 0.001 < 0.05), showing that the use of Bengkulu cultural portraits substantially improved students’ descriptive writing performance. These findings suggest that integrating local cultural media not only enhances students’ cognitive outcomes in writing but also fosters engagement and cultural awareness. The novelty of this research lies in its focus on Bengkulu cultural artifacts as a contextualized teaching medium, which has been underexplored in previous studies. The implications highlight the importance for educators and policymakers to incorporate local cultural resources into language learning curricula as a strategy to improve academic achievement while simultaneously preserving cultural heritage.