<![CDATA[Indonesian for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) learners often encounter difficulties in understanding the concept of heroism within Indonesia's cultural and historical contexts, which affects their ability to write coherent and contextually appropriate recount texts. This study aims to describe the use of a 360° Virtual Tour of the R.A. Kartini Museum as a culture-based instructional medium for teaching recount writing. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, the study involved BIPA Level 3 learners at the Language Center of UIN Jakarta. Data were collected through writing analysis, interviews, observations, and documentation, with instruction guided by a genre-based approach. The findings indicate that the 360° Virtual Tour helped learners produce more structured, detailed, and contextually relevant recount texts. The immersive visual experience enhanced learners' understanding of cultural values, expanded their cultural vocabulary, and supported more accurate vocabulary use in writing. Furthermore, this medium increased learning motivation and fostered more meaningful learning experiences. Thus, the 360° Virtual Tour demonstrates potential as a culture-based instructional medium for developing BIPA learners' writing proficiency and cultural understanding]]>
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