Embedding the Cultural Values of the Lamin Traditional House in English Reading Materials: Evidence from a Systematic Literature Review

Yustina Fitriani; Denny Huldiansyah; Fulkha Tajri M

doi:10.51276/edu.v7i3.1841

Authors

Yustina Fitriani Institut Teknologi Kalimantan
Denny Huldiansyah Institut Teknologi Kalimantan
Fulkha Tajri M Institut Teknologi Kalimantan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51276/edu.v7i3.1841

Keywords:

Contextual ELT, Culture-Based Reading Materials , Lamin Traditional House , Local Wisdom, Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

Integrating local culture into English language teaching can contextualize reading instruction and strengthen learners’ cultural awareness. However, the pedagogical potential of the Dayak Lamin traditional house in English reading materials remains insufficiently synthesized. This study conducted a systematic literature review guided by PRISMA 2020 to examine research on local wisdom-based English reading materials, identify relevant educational values and pedagogical principles, and map research gaps for Lamin-based materials. Searches were conducted in Scopus, ERIC, Google Scholar, and Garuda. After screening and eligibility assessment, 17 studies were included and analyzed through narrative thematic synthesis. The findings indicate that culture-based materials are associated with reading comprehension, learner motivation, cultural awareness, and intercultural competence. Yet, the included literature mainly addresses broader local wisdom, folklore, and general teaching materials; empirical evaluation of English reading materials specifically based on the Lamin house remains scarce. The review proposes a conceptual direction for developing culturally responsive Lamin-based reading materials and recommends material development, expert validation, and classroom evaluation.

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Author Biographies

Yustina Fitriani, Institut Teknologi Kalimantan

She was born in Terara on March 31, 1992. She earned her master’s degree in English Education from Yogyakarta State University. She is currently a lecturer at Institut Teknologi Kalimantan. Her academic interests include English language teaching, English materials development, and local culture-based English learning.

Denny Huldiansyah, Institut Teknologi Kalimantan

He is a junior lecturer in the Department of Architecture, Institut Teknologi Kalimantan (ITK), Balikpapan. He obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Architecture from Universitas Gadjah Mada Yogyakarta. He is a full-time lecturer with interests in architectural design, architectural conservation, and architecture and humanities studies.

Fulkha Tajri M, Institut Teknologi Kalimantan

He is a Visual Communication Design lecturer specializing in culture, photography, graphic design, photogrammetry, videography, animation, and other areas related to immersive media or multimedia.

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