Literacy for children: A local fairy tale, is it still be adored by children? Sharina Munggaraning Westhisi (a*), Dian Handayani (b)
(a)IKIP Siliwangi, Jalan Terusan Jenderal Sudirman
Cimahi 40526, Indonesia
*sharina[at]ikipsiliwangi.ac.id
(b) Purwakarta Nature School, Kp Sindang Reret Rt 4 / 2 Ds Benteng Campaka, Purwakarta, Indonesia
Abstract
Reading is a vital skill that uncovers learning and provides enjoyment for childrens literacy development. However, promoting literacy through a local fairy tale is challenging since children tend to be familiar with fairy tales from other countries, such as Cinderella or Snow White. Thus, proper teaching media are required to introduce a local fairy tale for children. We investigated a mini library, named KLUG developed by social communities in Purwakarta, Indonesia. Five tutors were involved to be interviewed regarding preparation and implementation of learning activities in KLUG. It showed that they adapted and developed ideas of a local fairy tale to engage children in learning instructions to be more familiar with it. During the implementation, tutors created various properties storytelling activities and story was delivered constantly. To sum up, story adjustment, teaching media and instructions are required to boost children’s interests in preserving the local culture through literacy.
Keywords: childrens literacy, local fairy tale, teaching method
Topic: Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood Education
