REVITALISASI NILAI-NILAI PERENNIAL DALAM PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA DAN SASTRA: STUDI LITERATUR TERHADAP PENDEKATAN PENDIDIKAN KONTEMPORER

Abstract

This study explores the revitalization of perennial values in language and literature
learning through a literature review of contemporary educational approaches. The
transformation of educational paradigms in the digital era has created a dichotomy
between instrumental efficiency and substantial depth, generating an urgency to re
examine the relevance of universal timeless values as the epistemological
foundation of learning. Employing library research methods with a qualitative
descriptive approach, this research critically analyzes various academic literature
from the 2015-2025 period examining the implementation of perennial values in
literature learning contexts. Findings indicate that literary works possess intrinsic
capacity as a medium for transmitting humanistic values encompassing character,
religious-spiritual, and social-ecological dimensions. Implementation of character
education through literature learning demonstrates effectiveness in facilitating
internalization of fundamental values such as tolerance, honesty, responsibility, and
social care through hermeneutic processes of critical reading and in-depth analysis.
The religious-spiritual dimension presents a holistic triadic relational framework,
while the integration of ecological values demonstrates responses to contemporary
environmental crises. The research identifies implementation challenges including
learning time constraints and insufficient pedagogical competence among
educators. Revitalization of perennial values necessitates the development of
structured learning strategies, intensive teacher training, and curriculum
reformulation that positions perennial values as core elements of language and
literature learning to form holistic and integrated human beings.