Internalizing Maluku Local Wisdom Values in Literacy Modules for Strengthening Character Education

English

Abstract

Literacy education not only functions to improve students’ reading and writing skills but also plays a crucial role in shaping learners’ character. However, literacy instruction in schools tends to remain low in contextual relevance and insufficiently integrates local cultural values. This study aims to analyze the integration of Maluku local wisdom values into literacy learning modules as an effort to strengthen character education among senior high school students. This research employed a qualitative approach using descriptive analysis through library research, enriched by an analysis of the implementation results of the literacy modules in Indonesian language learning. The findings indicate that literacy modules based on Maluku local wisdom enhance student engagement in the learning process, develop literacy skills across reading, writing, speaking, and listening domains, and contribute significantly to students’ character development. The values of Pela-Gandong, Masohi, and Sasi play an important role in fostering tolerance, mutual cooperation, social responsibility, and environmental awareness. Furthermore, the implementation of these modules aligns with ethnopedagogical principles, the Independent Curriculum (Kurikulum Merdeka), and the strengthening of the Pancasila Student Profile. Therefore, integrating Maluku local wisdom into literacy learning modules constitutes an effective and relevant instructional strategy for creating contextual and character-oriented Indonesian language learning.