Jakarta, INTI - A study written by Teguh Setiawan highlights the need for Indonesian folklore education to adapt to the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in order to remain relevant for generations growing up in the digital era.
The article describes how students’ perspectives have changed as they become increasingly accustomed to accessing global narratives through social media and AI-powered technologies. As a result, traditional literature learning is considered to require new approaches that align with current technological developments.
Literature Education Needs to Adapt
The study presents a question from a junior high school student about why they need to learn the story of Malin Kundang, reflecting the changing perspectives of younger generations toward traditional folklore.
According to the author, the main challenge is not the declining value of stories such as Malin Kundang, Timun Mas, and Bawang Merah Bawang Putih, but rather the learning methods that have not fully adapted to students’ evolving needs.
The author argues that education systems still often teach folklore through conventional approaches to students who have grown up in a digital environment.
AI Seen as a Potential Tool to Enhance Learning
The study notes that literature education in many schools remains focused on reading texts, identifying story elements, and memorizing moral lessons as part of learning assessments.
The author suggests that this approach risks turning literature learning into a mechanical routine, preventing the character values embedded in folklore from being delivered effectively.
The study highlights that AI has the potential to introduce more interactive learning methods, allowing Indonesian folklore to regain its appeal among younger generations while preserving the cultural values contained within these stories.
Conclusion
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into folklore education offers an opportunity to bridge Indonesia’s cultural heritage with the learning preferences of the digital generation. By adopting more interactive and innovative approaches, AI can help preserve traditional stories while making literature learning more engaging, relevant, and accessible for young learners.
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