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Learning Entertainment Arts Cultures Attracts Interest of Indigenous Students in Studying History: A Concept Paper
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ABSTRACT: This paper aims to explore the conceptual framework of culturally-based entertainment learning towards the interest of “Orang Asli” (Indigenous) students. Learning through cultural arts elements involves activities such as singing, music, dancing, drama, and theater arts. In this study, interest refers to both intrinsic and extrinsic interest in studying History. The methodology used is a literature review, which includes analyzing various academic sources, journals, and books to gain a deep understanding of the topic. The implications suggest that learning through cultural arts elements can increase historical interest among indigenous students by helping them connect with their culture and background. In conclusion, this study emphasizes the importance of integrating cultural arts elements into the school curriculum as an effective tool for nurturing historical interest. It also proposes creative teaching methods based on cultural arts elements to achieve this goal.
KEY WORD: Cultural Arts; Entertainment; History Learning; Student Interest; Indigenous People.
ABSTRAKSI: “Pembelajaran Seni Budaya Berbentuk Hiburan Menarik Minat Murid Orang Asli untuk Mempelajari Sejarah: Satu Kertas Konsep”. Kertas kerja ini bertujuan untuk menerokai konsep penggunaan unsur seni budaya berbentuk hiburan terhadap minat murid dalam pembelajaran Sejarah. Pembelajaran menggunakan unsur seni budaya berbentuk hiburan dalam kajian ini merujuk kepada proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran yang melibatkan seni nyanyian, muzik, tarian, dan drama teater. Sementara minat dalam kajian ini merujuk kepada minat intrinsik dan ekstrinsik untuk mempelajari mata pelajaran Sejarah. Metodologi kajian ini adalah berdasarkan tinjauan kepustakaan, iaitu melalui analisis pelbagai sumber akademik, jurnal, dan buku yang berkaitan dengan topik tersebut untuk mendapatkan pemahaman yang mendalam. Implikasi kajian ini, pembelajaran menggunakan unsur seni budaya berbentuk hiburan dapat meningkatkan minat sejarah dalam kalangan murid Orang Asli kerana pembelajaran ini membantu mereka menghubungkan diri dengan budaya dan latar belakang mereka. Kesimpulannya, kajian ini menekankan kepentingan integrasi unsur seni budaya berbentuk hiburan dalam kurikulum sekolah sebagai alat yang berkesan untuk memupuk minat sejarah serta mencadangkan kaedah pengajaran kreatif yang berasaskan unsur seni budaya untuk mencapai matlamat tersebut.KATA KUNCI: Seni Budaya; Hiburan; Pembelajaran Sejarah; Minat Murid; Orang Asli.
About the Authors: Julita Joseph is a Master Student of History Education at the Faculty of Humanities UPSI (Sultan Idris University of Education), Tanjong Malim, 35900 Perak, Malaysia; and Dr. Shakila Che Dahalan is a Lecturer at the History Study Program, Faculty of Humanities UPSI, Tanjung Malim, 35900 Perak, Malaysia. Corresponding e-mails: julita_joseph@yahoo.com and shakilacd@fsk.upsi.edu.my
Suggested Citation: Joseph, Julita & Shakila Che Dahalan. (2026). “Learning Entertainment Arts Cultures Attracts Interest of Indigenous Students in Studying History: A Concept Paper” in INSANCITA: Journal of Islamic Studies in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, Volume 11(2), August, pp.105-122. Bandung, West Java, Indonesia: Minda Masagi Suci Foundation and ASPENSI, with ISSN 2443-1776 (print) and ISSN 2657-0491 (online).Article Timeline: Accepted (June19, 2026); Revised (July 28, 2026); and Published (August 17, 2026).
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