STUDY OF AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF CENTRAL KALIMANTAN FOLK STORY BOOKS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEARNING IN KAHAYAN TENGAH DISTRICT, PULANG PISAU REGENCY

Syarah Veniaty, Stefani Ratu Lestariningtyas, Jumadi Jumadi, Ibnu Yustiya Ramadhan, Nirena Ade Christy, Yulina Mingvianita, Hana Pertiwi

Abstract

This study examines the availability and utilization of Central Kalimantan folk story books for elementary school learning in Kahayan Tengah District, Pulang Pisau Regency. The utilization of folk story books is crucial for preserving moral values for students, which is best to begin since elementary school learning. Furthermore, availability and utility of Central Kalimantan folklore books are also expected to contribute for preservation of folklore as a cultural heritage. The research locations were SDN Tuwung 1, SDN Tuwung 2, and SDN Bukit Rawi, all are located in Kahayan Tengah District, Pulang Pisau Regency. The objects of this study is the availability of books and the utility of folk stories by teachers for students during pedagogical process. Data collected is conducted by documentation, observation, and interviews with elementary school principals and teachers. The results of this study demonstrate the use of folklore books to instill moral values in the people of Central Kalimantan.

Keywords: folklore, moral values, learning