Jurnal Sinar Edukasi (JSE)
Vol 7 No 01 (2026): Jurnal Sinar Edukasi [in progress]

Reimagining history education through the arts: An exploratory study on active and experiential learning

Ningrum, Siti Utami Dewi (Unknown)
Wulandari, Nisa A'rafiyah Tri (Unknown)
Mukhtar, Mutia Kamalia (Unknown)
Sambudi, Muhammad Nirwan (Unknown)
Dewi, Siti Trisna (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
08 May 2026

Abstract

History education is often text-based and tends to fall short in connecting students with emotional and reflective experiences of the past. This study aims to explore various forms of art, such as novels, films, paintings, and songs, as media for history education that can foster active engagement and experiential learning among students. Through an interdisciplinary approach that maps the potential and functions of artistic works within the context of history education, this study highlights how art can serve as a powerful narrative medium to enrich critical understanding, empathy, and personal reflection on historical events in Indonesia. The research findings indicate that works of art have the capacity to serve as humanistic historical material, challenge dominant narratives, and foster a deeper connection between students and the past. This exploratory mapping provides a conceptual foundation for the development of innovative, student-centered history learning strategies that are more emotionally engaging, culturally relevant, and intellectually stimulating.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jse

Publisher

Subject

Education Other

Description

|Jurnal Sinar Edukasi |JSE|is a peer-reviewed journal devoted to publish multidisciplinary issues related to education starting from applied education, traditional value education, health and medical education, tourism education to local and foreign language education in Indonesia and around the ...