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Decolonizing the past: Integrating the 'practical past' and local literature in Southeast Asian primary history education Mujahidin Farid; Styo Mahendra Wasita Aji
Priviet Social Sciences Journal Vol. 5 No. 12 (2025): December 2025
Publisher : Privietlab

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55942/pssj.v5i12.779

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The​‍​‌‍​‍‌ history curriculum in primary schools across Southeast Asia frequently continues to be the inheritance of colonialism, which means that it is dominated by a Western-derived, evidence-based "historical past" that largely disregards local narratives and ways of knowing. This​‍​‌‍​‍‌ article argues for the decolonization of history through the deliberate application of Michael Oakeshott's concept of the "practical past" and the use of regional and local literature. The present study, through a systematic review of the literature, shows that the dominant "historical past" model not only structures but also deepens the dependence of the knowledge system from which it originates. Therefore, it explores literary works to liberate the local people, such as historical novels, folktales, and legends, as authentic and reliable sources of community identity, core values, and "practical" historical knowledge. The findings show that such a blend results in a social change pedagogy that makes the class a dialogical space for the teacher's knowledge delivery and historical ​‍​‌‍​‍‌deliberation. Students' historical empathy, critical multimedia literacy, and deep bond with their cultural heritage are some of the outcomes of this approach. However, there are still many issues, such as the lack of teacher preparedness, the conflict between fact and meaning in the curriculum, and the limitations of standardized testing. The article posits that the "decolonial" strategy, which accords the "practical past" equal ontological and epistemological status with other aspects, does not mean the abandonment of academic rigor but rather its enhancement. This, in turn, facilitates the development of a pluriversal historical consciousness, which is a prerequisite for the formation of identity-secure and critically engaged future generations in Southeast ​‍​‌‍​‍‌Asia.
The Potential of Geoparks for Sustainability Learning Resources in Elementary Schools: A Review Styo Mahendra Wasita Aji; Herti Prastitasari; Miftha Huljannah; Nurul Julaifah
Sekolah Dasar: Kajian Teori dan Praktik Pendidikan Vol. 35 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17977/um009v35i12026p164-176

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Abstract: The environment can be a source of learning that is relevant to elementary school students according to their developmental stages. The purpose of this study is to describe the role of geoparks for education so far, to describe geopark opportunities as a learning resource in elementary schools, and to describe the challenges of geoparks as a learning resource in elementary schools. The research is based on a systematic method of literature review that refers to the PRISMA flow. Systematic literature review consists of identification, screening, and included steps. The reviewed articles went through the screening and study of the PRISMA pipeline with the Scopus database between 2020 until 2025. The results of the study show that there is a role that has been carried out by geoparks as a place that contains knowledge and values about sustainability, the potential of geoparks as a sustainability-based learning resource, and challenges as a learning resource in elementary schools with sustainability values that require regulatory certainty as a form of community involvement in preserving geoheritage heritage. The next recommendation is the potential for the development of teaching materials or a geopark-based learning model that can be carried out. Abstrak: Lingkungan dapat menjadi sumber pembelajaran yang relevan bagi siswa sekolah dasar sesuai dengan tahap perkembangannya. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menggambarkan peran geopark dalam pendidikan hingga saat ini, mengidentifikasi potensi geopark sebagai sumber daya pembelajaran di sekolah dasar, serta mengidentifikasi tantangan geopark sebagai sumber daya pembelajaran di sekolah dasar. Penelitian ini didasarkan pada metode tinjauan pustaka sistematis yang mengacu pada alur PRISMA. Tinjauan pustaka sistematis terdiri dari tahap identifikasi, penyaringan, dan inklusi. Artikel-artikel yang ditinjau telah melalui proses penyaringan dan analisis menggunakan alur kerja PRISMA dengan basis data Scopus dari tahun 2020 hingga 2025. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa geopark memiliki peran sebagai tempat yang menyimpan pengetahuan dan nilai-nilai tentang keberlanjutan, potensi geopark sebagai sumber belajar berbasis keberlanjutan, serta tantangan dalam penggunaannya sebagai sumber belajar di sekolah dasar yang mengedepankan nilai-nilai keberlanjutan; hal ini memerlukan kepastian regulasi sebagai bentuk keterlibatan masyarakat dalam melestarikan warisan geologi. Rekomendasi selanjutnya adalah potensi pengembangan bahan ajar atau model pembelajaran berbasis geopark yang dapat diimplementasikan.