Writing Lyrics in English to An Indigenous Iban Song-Towards The Efficacy of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

Abstract

The main purpose of this study was to examine the use of Indigenous Iban song in enhancing the level 2 pupils’ writing skills. Culturally responsive pedagogy is a progressive approach that shapes the future learning process This research was conducted in a rural school of the Limbang district in Sarawak. The participants of this research comprised of 20 pupils from Year 4 until Year 6. Year 6 pupils were included as they were not sitting for UPSR due to Pandemic. Action Research with the model Kemmis & McTaggart employed in this study. The findings from the questionnaires indicated a high level of agreement from the participants on implementation of writing lyrics in English to an indigenous Iban song.