CULTURAL APPROACH THROUGH TRADITIONAL DANCE IN INDONESIAN LANGUAGE LEARNING FOR FOREIGN SPEAKERS: PEDAGOGICAL INNOVATION IN THE GLOBAL BIPA PROGRAM
CULTURAL APPROACH THROUGH TRADITIONAL DANCE IN INDONESIAN LANGUAGE LEARNING FOR FOREIGN SPEAKERS: PEDAGOGICAL INNOVATION IN THE GLOBAL BIPA PROGRAM
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.56107/ijpa.v4i1.246Abstract
This study aims to explore the effectiveness of cultural approaches through the integration of
traditional dance in the teaching of Indonesian as a Foreign Language (BIPA) at Hebei Foreign
Studies University (HISU), China. The primary focus is on the use of Jathilan (a traditional Javanese
dance) and Betawi dance as instructional media to foster cultural awareness and enhance language
skills among international learners. This qualitative case study involved data collection through
direct observation of both online and offline learning sessions, as well as in-depth interviews with
BIPA instructors and participants actively involved in the dance-based learning process. The
findings indicate that the incorporation of traditional dance significantly boosts learners’
motivation, deepens their understanding of Indonesian culture, and creates an inclusive and
participatory classroom environment. Active involvement in dance practice also strengthens
students’ emotional and cognitive engagement in language learning. A key element in the success of
this program is the collaboration between Universitas Negeri Jakarta (UNJ) and HISU through an
international community service initiative. The study concludes that performing arts-based cultural
approaches offer an innovative pedagogical strategy for BIPA instruction and serve as an effective
tool for Indonesia’s cultural diplomacy on the global stage.
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