Integrating Cultural Perspectives in Education: An Anthropological Approach to Modern Pedagogy

Abstract

Modern education faces challenges in accommodating cultural diversity in the midst of increasing globalization. The integration of cultural perspectives in education is crucial to create a learning system that is more inclusive, adaptive, and relevant to the social context of society. This study aims to analyze how anthropological approaches in pedagogy can improve the effectiveness of the education system in understanding, appreciating, and accommodating cultural differences. This study uses a qualitative method with a library research approach, which examines various theories and empirical findings regarding cultural integration in education. The data sources used include academic journals, books, and research reports that discuss the relationship between cultural anthropology and pedagogical strategies in various global education systems. The analysis was carried out by content analysis and thematic methods to identify the main patterns in cultural integration in learning. The results of the study show that the application of anthropological perspective in education is able to increase multicultural awareness, build cross-cultural understanding, and reduce bias in the teaching system. In addition, these findings confirm that education systems that accommodate cultural values can increase student participation and create a more inclusive learning environment. However, challenges in implementation include institutional resistance, lack of understanding of educators, and curriculum limitations in accommodating culture-based approaches. This study recommends the development of more inclusive education policies by including anthropological perspectives in the curriculum as well as teacher training to improve their understanding of cultural diversity in learning. Thus, education can act as a bridge to strengthen cross-cultural understanding and form a more tolerant and harmonious society.