Promoting inclusive education by incorporating Living Heritage into history learning: Teacher’s Perspective and Practice
Article Number: e2025364 | Available Online: August 2025 | DOI: 10.22521/edupij.2025.17.364
Laely Armiyati , Miftahul Habib Fachrurozi , Aveny Septi Astriani , Fachri Zulfikar
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Background/purpose. This study aims to explore teachers' perspectives on inclusivity and living heritage, examine how inclusivity can be instilled through living heritage in history education, and analyse teachers' strategies for integrating these elements into classroom practice. Materials/methods. This study employed a mixed-methods approach using a sequential explanatory design. Quantitative data were collected through questionnaires and analysed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data from interviews were examined in six steps: data preparation, identifying general patterns, coding, grouping, presenting, and interpreting the data. Results. Findings show that history teachers generally associate inclusivity with justice, equality, and non-discrimination. However, some teachers still narrowly view inclusivity as addressing only the needs of students with disabilities. Teachers identified several forms of living heritage—including buildings, traditions, and local skills—but often misunderstood it as tangible heritage. While some efforts to integrate living heritage into history learning exist, challenges such as limited teaching materials, funding, distance, and school permissions hinder full implementation. |
Conclusion. Teachers understand the importance of Sundanese living heritage, but require tailored teaching materials to effectively incorporate it. Developing materials that embed inclusivity values through living heritage is essential for shaping students' identity and character.
Keywords: Living Heritage, Inclusivity, Sundanese, Teacher, History Teaching
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