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Egrang Traditional Game: Cultural Literacy in Elementary School Social Studies

Anisa Putri Mulyaningsih
Indonesia University of Education ROR
Indonesia
anisaputrimulyaningsih01@upi.edu
Nurdiansyah Nurdiansyah
Indonesia University of Education ROR
Indonesia
Jennyta Caturiasari
Indonesia University of Education ROR
Indonesia
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  • Purpose of the study: This study aims to analyze the role of the traditional egrang game in fostering cultural literacy in elementary school students, particularly those related to the values ​​of cooperation, cultural identity, diversity, and awareness of preserving local cultural heritage in the context of social studies learning.

    Methodology: The study used a descriptive qualitative approach. Subjects were selected purposively, involving fifth-grade students, extracurricular teachers, social studies teachers, and the principal at an elementary school in Purwakarta. Data collection was conducted through participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and field documentation. Data analysis used the Miles and Huberman interactive model with source triangulation to ensure the credibility of the findings.

    Main Findings: Egrang have been shown to foster three dimensions of students' cultural literacy: (1) recognition of local culture with a Very good score on the identification of egrang as a traditional heritage and part of regional cultural identity; (2) understanding of the values ​​of cooperation, hard work, and diversity that emerged organically during the game without explicit instruction; (3) the highest cultural awareness, characterized by students' enthusiasm and willingness to pass on egrang to the next generation.

    Novelty/Originality of this study: This research is the first to specifically integrate egrang into a cultural literacy framework within the context of elementary school social studies education. Unlike previous studies that focused on motor skills or general character, this study offers a new perspective on egrang potential as a contextual and meaningful medium for social studies learning based on local culture.

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    “Egrang Traditional Game: Cultural Literacy in Elementary School Social Studies ”, J. Bs. Edu. R, vol. 7, no. 4, pp. 238–245, Jul. 2026, doi: 10.37251/jber.v7i4.3376.

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