Priviet Social Sciences Journal
Vol. 5 No. 12 (2025): December 2025

Smart Indonesian language learning: A mobile-based inquiry model with local wisdom context to foster literacy and higher-order thinking skills

Yuliarti, Yuliarti (Unknown)
Norhayati, Norhayati (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Dec 2025

Abstract

This study aimed to develop and test the effectiveness of a mobile-based inquiry learning model with the integration of local wisdom to improve students' academic literacy and higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) in learning Indonesian in higher education. This study used a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group. The research instrument was validated through expert and empirical testing, resulting in a validity coefficient of r count > r table (0.361), and Cronbach's alpha reliability between 0.86 and 0.89. The results showed an increase in academic Literacy with N-Gain of 0.63 in the experimental group compared to 0.29 in the control group, and an increase in HOTS with N-Gain of 0.60 in the experimental group compared to 0.27 in the control group. The t-test showed a significant difference (t-count 4.28 and 4.02 > t-table 2.00, p < 0.05). Student responses to this learning model were also very positive (88% positive responses). These findings indicate that integrating inquiry models, mobile learning, and local wisdom effectively creates a smart learning ecosystem relevant to the demands of the 21st century and can strengthen critical Literacy, HOTS, and students' cultural awareness.

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PSSJ

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Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Environmental Science Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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PSSJ: Priviet Social Sciences Journal is an open access, monthly peer-reviewed international journal published by PRIVIETLAB. It provides an avenue to academicians, researchers, managers and others to publish their research work that contributes to the knowledge and theory of Social Sciences. PSSJ ...