Living Historical Memory (Lhm) The Catastrophic Eruption Of Mount Merapi In 2010: A Pedagogical Concept Of Local Historical Memory For Students Of  The History Education Program

Wildhan Ichzha Maulana; Sariyatun; Warto

Authors

Wildhan Ichzha Maulana Department of History Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Sebelas Maret
Sariyatun Department of History Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Sebelas Maret
Warto Department of History Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Sebelas Maret

Keywords:

Living Historical Memory (LHM), Catastrophic Eruption, Mount Merapi, Local Historical Memory Pedagogy, Students

Abstract

The LHM catastrophic eruption of Mount Merapi in 2010 holds valuable historical and local wisdom, but it has not been widely used to support local historical pedagogy. In history pedagogy, problems are often encountered, such as the pedagogical process being insufficiently contextual, historical material being overly dominated by official historical narratives that tend to be politic-power centrist, and being irrelevant to today’s context. There is a need for transformative local historical pedagogy that leverage the potential of the surrounding locality which has an emotional connection to the community. This research endeavours to identify, analyze, and describe the process of local historical memory pedagogy based on the LHM catastrophic eruption of Mount Merapi in 2010 at the university. It employs a qualitative approach with a case study method. Data were collected through direct observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. While analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s model triangulation. The results illustrate the pedagogical process of local historical memory pedagogy based on the LHM catastrophic eruption of Mount Merapi in 2010 consists of four stages: (1) delivering material about Mount Merapi with its historical and volcanic cultural potential constructed through LHM. (2) Students explore LHM in the hamlets through guidance and direction from lecturers. (3) Students present the results of their LHM exploration through presentations in class or zoom meeting. (4) Students work on final projects such as eduvlog videos, infographics, and mini field research reports.

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