Title:
HEGEMONY "MOMPAU MPODAGO" IN LEARNING IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Authors:
Sartika Andi Patau , Daud K. Walanda and Sitti Chaeriah Ahsan ,Indonesia

Abstract:
This study aims to analyze the use of culture in the communication process in learning among elementary school students in Poso district. This study used a qualitative method. The informants of this study were teachers and students who were determined using a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected through direct observations, documentation, and in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed using interactive techniques covering data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions or verification. The results of the study showed that the cultural use of the "mompau mpodago" strategy in teachers was an indicator of ethics, politeness, and respect as reported by 2 teachers (66.6%). Then, the cultural use of the "mompau mpodago" strategy in student learning was an indicator of ethics as responded by 35 students (79.91%) and 13 students did not respond (27.08%).