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Aesthetic Literacy in Primary Schools: A Literature Review of the Importance of Art Appreciation from an Early Age Galih Suryadmaja; Didin Septa Rahmadi; Gading Suryadmaja; Fikhan Ghazali; Azril Irzam; Muhammad Fajar Putranto
Varied Knowledge Journal Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Varied Knowledge Journal, November 2025
Publisher : CV. Global Cendekia Inti

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.71094/vkj.v3i2.144

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Aesthetic literacy constitutes a critical yet often underemphasized dimension of primary education, frequently overshadowed by the prioritization of academic cognitive competencies. In fact, aesthetic experiences—particularly through engagement with and appreciation of the arts—play a significant role in cultivating children’s sensitivity, creativity, and reflective capacities from an early age. This article aims to provide a comprehensive examination of the role of art appreciation in the development of aesthetic literacy in primary schools, as well as its implications for pedagogical practices. This study adopts a systematic literature review approach, drawing on a range of relevant scholarly sources in the fields of art education, child development, and aesthetic literacy. The analytical process employs thematic synthesis to identify recurring patterns and conceptual relationships emerging across the literature. The findings indicate that art appreciation contributes simultaneously to children’s cognitive, affective, social, and creative development. Furthermore, aesthetic literacy enriches learning experiences and supports the formation of cultural sensitivity and identity. Its effective implementation in primary education requires the integration of arts-based curricula, the application of multimodal pedagogical approaches, and the active involvement of teachers alongside a supportive learning environment. Therefore, aesthetic literacy should be positioned as an integral component of primary education to foster more holistic, human-centered, and meaningful learning processes.
Penguatan Literasi Remaja melalui Program Sosialisasi Literasi di Yayasan Cakra Budaya Nusantara, Sukoharjo Gading Suryadmaja; Muhammad Fajar Putranto; Retno Utari
Jurnal Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat IPTEKS Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Jurnal Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat IPTEKS, Desember 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.71094/jppmi.v3i1.161

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Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memperkuat literasi remaja melalui program sosialisasi literasi berbasis komunitas di Yayasan Cakra Budaya Nusantara, Sukoharjo. Latar belakang kegiatan ini didasarkan pada rendahnya kemampuan literasi baca-tulis dan literasi digital di kalangan remaja, yang ditandai dengan minimnya minat baca, keterbatasan kemampuan memahami informasi secara kritis, serta belum optimalnya pemanfaatan media digital secara produktif. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan partisipatif dan edukatif dengan model sosialisasi interaktif yang melibatkan peserta secara aktif melalui diskusi, praktik, dan refleksi. Pelaksanaan kegiatan dilakukan melalui beberapa tahapan, yaitu identifikasi kebutuhan, penyusunan materi, sosialisasi, praktik literasi, serta evaluasi dan refleksi. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pemahaman literasi baca-tulis, kesadaran literasi digital, serta minat baca peserta. Selain itu, kegiatan ini juga berhasil membangun kesadaran kolektif mengenai pentingnya literasi sebagai praktik sosial dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Temuan ini menegaskan bahwa pendekatan berbasis komunitas yang partisipatif dan kontekstual efektif dalam mengembangkan kompetensi literasi remaja secara holistik. Oleh karena itu, program literasi serupa perlu dilaksanakan secara berkelanjutan dengan melibatkan berbagai pemangku kepentingan untuk menciptakan ekosistem literasi yang inklusif dan berkelanjutan.
Beyond Rainmaking: Cultural Education and Collective Learning in the Brendung Ritual of Indonesian Agrarian Society Gading Suryadmaja; Antonius Sukoco
Global Journal of Social Learning Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): Global Journal of Social Learning, June 2026
Publisher : Gema Cendekia Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.71094/gjsl.v2i2.442

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This study examines the Brendung ritual in Langensari Village, Pekalongan, Indonesia, as a community-based social learning system. Although Brendung is traditionally performed as a rainmaking ritual during periods of drought, its functions extend beyond ecological and spiritual purposes. Using a qualitative ethnographic approach, data were collected through participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation involving ritual leaders, musicians, community elders, and youth participants. The findings show that Brendung serves as an informal learning environment where cultural knowledge, ritual competencies, social values, and local identity are transmitted across generations through participation. Collective musical practices and communal engagement facilitate experiential learning based on observation, imitation, collaboration, and direct involvement. The ritual also reproduces values of cooperation, solidarity, respect for tradition, and awareness of human–nature relationships. Furthermore, participation contributes to cultural identity formation and strengthens community resilience by sustaining social cohesion and cultural continuity. The study proposes the Brendung Social Learning Model, which explains the relationship between ritual participation, collective musical practice, experiential learning, cultural transmission, identity formation, and cultural sustainability.