Revitalizing Education: The Chinese Calligraphy Club's Role in Local Innovation

Abstract

This study investigates the influence of multicultural education by analyzing the activities and outcomes of a Chinese Calligraphy Club in a high school in Indonesia. Under the supervision of two educators, the club provides students with an opportunity to actively engage in Chinese culture, forge connections with their ancestral roots, and develop proficiency in calligraphy. Employing an autoethnographic methodology, the study documents the experiences, perspectives, and memories of the facilitators across a span of two years. The study documents the club's development using data collection techniques, including photos and firsthand accounts, highlighting the club's growth in terms of membership and improvements in students' calligraphy abilities and cultural awareness. The club's triumph in regional, national, and global competitions underscores its constructive impact on the educational realm. The study emphasizes the club's position as an educational pioneer within the school's diverse environment. The text highlights the ways in which extracurricular activities can enhance cultural understanding, foster the acquisition of new skills, and encourage active participation in the community. The research provides a comprehensive analysis of the club's impact on intercultural education by integrating personal accounts with qualitative data. This case study provides valuable insights into how comparable initiatives might transform educational practices in many cultural contexts.