Pembelajaran Timbal Balik Bahasa Melayu dalam Kalangan Murid Peribumi Bidayuh di Sarawak (Malay Language Reciprocal Learning among Bidayuh Indigenous Pupils in Sarawak)

Abstract

This study discusses the practice of Malay Language reciprocal learning, which affects the learning patterns among Bidayuh indigenous pupils in Sarawak. The indigenous pupils' education gained attention in the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025 to provide opportunities for indigenous pupils and minority groups in Sarawak and Sabah to enjoy the same opportunities as other pupils to ensure success qualities of education and international recognition. The problems of indigenous pupils learning are closely related to weaknesses in learning the Malay Language that affected their academic potential. The objective of this study focuses on the Malay language education in primary schools in particular to explore the reciprocal learning practice among primary school indigenous pupils. This study used a qualitative research design which conducted in a case study of the Bidayuh indigenous pupils in Sarawak by engaging data collection through interviews, observation techniques, and documents analysis. The findings of this study suggest the Bidayuh indigenous pupils acquire new knowledge in the learning process through social interaction, strengthening experiences, the application of cultural values, language and beliefs in learning groups, as well as the goals achievement. In addition, this research affecting the learning theories and the Malay Language learning in primary school. This study also helps the Malay language teachers to improve the quality of teaching and learning, especially when dealing with indigenous pupils in the collective groups in Malaysia. The special features of the indigenous pupils learning practices should be brought to the exhibit shared tradition, practice mutual respect and appreciate in the process of knowledge adaptation.