Public Lecture on Cultural Heritage Preservation

The Department of Social Science Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat (ULM), held a public lecture entitled “Preserving Cultural Heritage through Ethnopedagogical-Based Social Science Education” on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The event was held at Lecture Theater Student Activity Center (SAC) Room 4, ULM, featuring Tutup Kuncoro, S.Sn., M.Sn., Head of the General Affairs Subdivision of the Cultural Preservation Office of South Kalimantan, as a guest lecturer.

The lecture was moderated by Dr. Raihanah Sari, S.Pd., M.Pd., a lecturer in Social Science Education. The discussion focused on the importance of understanding culture and preserving cultural heritage through research, documentation, and education.

Understanding Cultural Heritage through Research and Documentation

In his presentation entitled “Cultural Heritage Preservation through Research and Documentation,” Tutup Kuncoro explained that culture encompasses the creations, feelings, intentions, and works of communities. Cultural heritage is not limited to tangible forms but also includes intangible cultural heritage that lives, develops, and is passed down within communities.

The lecture introduced the ten objects of cultural advancement: oral traditions, manuscripts, customary practices, rituals, traditional knowledge, traditional technology, arts, language, folk games, and traditional sports. Understanding these cultural elements provides an important foundation for recognizing cultural richness and supporting preservation efforts.

Local Culture and Cultural Documentation

Ethnopedagogy as a Learning Approach

The discussion highlighted the role of education in preserving cultural heritage through an ethnopedagogical approach. Ethnopedagogy draws upon local cultural values, knowledge, practices, and wisdom as both learning resources and contexts. This approach can connect learning materials with students’ experiences and sociocultural environments.

According to Tutup Kuncoro, ethnopedagogical concepts can be applied across various fields of social science. Its implementation depends on educators’ ability to deliver learning materials and provide explanations that are accessible to students.

The Role of Students in Preserving Cultural Heritage

Tutup Kuncoro emphasized that culture is dynamic and can develop alongside changes in society. Students, as the next generation, have an important role in maintaining cultural heritage so that it can continue to be known and understood by future generations.

Video Documentation

Watch the documentation of the Social Science Education Public Lecture on cultural heritage preservation through ethnopedagogical education.

Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals

The public lecture contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals. The activity integrates cultural heritage, research, documentation, and ethnopedagogical perspectives into the learning process while strengthening collaboration between higher education, cultural preservation institutions, educators, and students.

Strengthening Cultural Awareness through Education

Through this public lecture, Social Science Education students gained insights into the importance of research, documentation, and education in sustaining cultural heritage. The activity strengthened students’ understanding of local culture as an educational resource while encouraging collaboration among academic and cultural stakeholders in supporting meaningful and context-based learning.