Strengthening Writing Literacy Based on Local Culture Through the “Dinoyo Ceramics and I” Strategy

Authors

  • Azizatuz Zahro' Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7173-6355
  • Dwi Sulistyorini Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia
  • Madiawati Mamat @Mustaffa Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
  • Nunik Martin Lestari Indonesia SD Negeri Dinoyo 2 Malang, Indonesia
  • Mustayah Mustayah Indonesia SD Negeri Dinoyo 2 Malang, Indonesia
  • Jumain Jumain Indonesia SD Negeri Dinoyo 2 Malang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33394/jollt.v13i2.13528

Keywords:

Literacy, Writing strategies, Writing skills, Learning strategies, Local culture

Abstract

Integrating writing instruction with local cultural elements is essential for improving literacy outcomes that resonate with students' lived experiences and cultural identities. However, field observations reveal that such integration remains underutilized in many educational contexts, including at SD Negeri Dinoyo 2 Malang, East Java—a school situated in a region known for its ceramic industry. This classroom action research aimed to enhance students' writing skills using the culturally rooted strategy titled "Dinoyo Ceramics and I." Conducted over two cycles with 25 students from Class 5A, the study began by introducing students to Dinoyo ceramic products through physical artifacts and visual media showcasing their historical significance. Students were then encouraged to describe these items in terms of their appeal, function, and value as souvenirs or treasured objects. Based on this exposure, students generated writing ideas under the theme "Dinoyo Ceramics and I," which they first organized into outlines and then developed into full compositions. In the second cycle, imaginative elements were incorporated to enrich the outlines, and students were guided to present each idea in a well-structured paragraph. This approach enabled students to creatively weave personal experiences into compelling narratives that retained Dinoyo ceramics as a central motif. The strategy sparked greater engagement, as students connected deeply with a topic rooted in their cultural environment. The findings highlight the importance of recognizing students’ everyday experiences as meaningful content for writing. Thus, educators should consider incorporating local cultural themes into writing instruction to build more relevant, motivating, and expressive learning experiences.

Author Biographies

Azizatuz Zahro', Universitas Negeri Malang

Department of Indonesian Language, Faculty of Letter, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia

Dwi Sulistyorini, Universitas Negeri Malang

Department of Indonesian Language, Faculty of Letter, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia

Madiawati Mamat @Mustaffa, Universiti Malaya

Academy of Malay Studies, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia

Nunik Martin Lestari, Indonesia SD Negeri Dinoyo 2 Malang

Indonesia Language Teachers, SD Negeri Dinoyo 2 Malang, Indonesia

Mustayah Mustayah, Indonesia SD Negeri Dinoyo 2 Malang

Indonesia Language Teachers, SD Negeri Dinoyo 2 Malang, Indonesia

Jumain Jumain, Indonesia SD Negeri Dinoyo 2 Malang

Indonesia Language Teachers, SD Negeri Dinoyo 2 Malang, Indonesia

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2025-04-19

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Zahro’, A., Sulistyorini, D., @Mustaffa, M. M., Lestari, N. M., Mustayah, M., & Jumain, J. (2025). Strengthening Writing Literacy Based on Local Culture Through the “Dinoyo Ceramics and I” Strategy. Journal of Languages and Language Teaching, 13(2), 948–959. https://doi.org/10.33394/jollt.v13i2.13528

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