Moral Values and Local Culture in Majasari Folklore: Strengthening Contextual Literacy in Indonesian Classrooms

Abstract

The Majasari folklore is a rich cultural heritage imbued with moral and local cultural values, yet it remains underutilized in school-based literature education. This study aims to explore these values and integrate them into contextual literacy-based Indonesian language instruction. Using a qualitative descriptive approach and case study design, data were collected through interviews, participatory observation, and documentation involving community leaders, teachers, and students. The findings reveal that Majasari folklore contains moral values such as sincerity, visionary leadership, social justice, mutual cooperation, and religiosity, alongside cultural elements like coarse Sundanese language, pencak silat tradition, Sanskrit-based village block names, and oral tradition continuity. Integrating this folklore into literature learning enhances student engagement, strengthens character development, and enriches cultural literacy. The study recommends utilizing local folklore as contextual teaching material to support the Pancasila Student Profile and cultural preservation.