Implementation of Culturally Responsive Teaching in Indonesian Language Learning: Study based on Systematic Literature Review

A teacher is required to be professional because professional teachers determine the success of education. Professionalism is reflected through competencies, including pedagogical, personality, social, and professional competencies. One aspect of pedagogical competence is understanding students’ moral, social, cultural, psychological, and intellectual characteristics. Teachers must also understand the environmental context and students’ backgrounds to recognize their social identities and experiences. This concept is known as Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT). The CRT approach aims to make Indonesian language learning more engaging and relevant by creating a comfortable learning environment. This study discusses how CRT is implemented to increase students’ interest in learning Indonesian. The research employs the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method by collecting and analyzing data from reputable CRT-related articles published in 2023–2024. The analysis identifies similarities and differences in concepts across sources. The findings indicate that proper implementation of CRT can transform monotonous Indonesian language learning into engaging and meaningful experiences, providing valuable recommendations for future research.