Enhancing Historical Literacy through Technology: Exploring Teachers’ Perceptions and Implementation Strategies

Laely Armiyati, Djono Djono, Andayani Andayani

Abstract

History teachers' perceptions are critically important as a foundation for developing strategies to strengthen history literacy in schools. This study examines the perceptions and strategies employed by history teachers to enhance history literacy among high school students. The research uses a qualitative method, conducting interviews with eight history teachers affiliated with the Subject Teachers Council (Musyawarah Guru Mata Pelajaran) of Tasikmalaya City. The findings reveal varied perceptions among informants regarding the definition of history literacy, which encompasses activities such as reading history books, engaging in activities that foster critical thinking, and developing the skills of historical analysis. The strategies employed by teachers to improve history literacy include implementing School Literacy Movements, encouraging reflective discussions, assigning history writing tasks related to the school, utilizing technology as a stimulant—such as documentary videos and social media—and incorporating primary sources like archives, photos, documentary videos, and audio recordings into history instruction. Thus, diverse perceptions of history literacy among teachers lead to a variety of strategies aimed at enhancing it. Teachers who perceive history literacy merely as reading and writing history books encounter limitations in innovative teaching practices to promote a more comprehensive strengthening of history literacy. The results of this study can serve as a basis for designing professional development programs for history teachers, as well as providing input for Teacher Training and Education Institutions to develop curricula that foster enhanced history literacy skills.

Keywords

history teacher; historical literacy; teacher’s perspective; teachers’ strategy; technology

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.20961/ictte.2025.114515

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