Integration of Local History to Increase Senior High School Students' Cultural Identity Awareness in Depok

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of local history integration in increasing the awareness of the cultural identity of high school students. The research method used is a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews with teachers and students, observation of the history learning process in the classroom, and document analysis related to local history materials used in learning. Interviews were conducted to understand the perspectives of students and teachers regarding the role of local history in shaping cultural identity. Observations were made to see how local history was taught and how students responded to the material provided. Document analysis involves examining textbooks, syllabi, and learning media used by teachers in teaching local history. The results show that the integration of local history in learning significantly increases student engagement and strengthens their understanding of cultural identity. The contribution of this research is to provide recommendations for curriculum developers and educators in designing history learning strategies that are more contextual and relevant to students' lives.