HERITAGE EDUCATION-BASED SERVICE LEARNING MODEL: AN EXPERIENTIAL STUDY ON THE PORTUGUESE SHIP  "FLOR DE LA MAR", MELAKA, MALAYSIA

Satriadi Satriadi; Ditya Wardana; Satya Fauziah; Andreas Ronaldo; Maya Macia Sari; Muhammad Rendy Awali

doi:10.62567/micjo.v3i3.2560

Authors

Satriadi Satriadi Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Pembangunan Tanjungpinang
Ditya Wardana Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis Asia Malang
Satya Fauziah Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis Asia Malang
Andreas Ronaldo Institut Teknologi dan Ilmu Sosial Khatulistiwa
Maya Macia Sari Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi
Muhammad Rendy Awali Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Pembangunan Tanjungpinang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62567/micjo.v3i3.2560

Keywords:

Service Learning, Heritage Education, Flor De La Mar, Cultural Literacy

Abstract

Heritage education-based community engagement serves as an approach that integrates historical understanding, cultural values, and social responsibility through direct experiential learning at heritage sites. This Service Learning program was conducted at the Portuguese Ship “Flor De La Mar” in Melaka, Malaysia, with the aim of strengthening students' heritage literacy while supporting the museum in enriching its educational and interpretive materials. The activities included field observation, guided cultural learning, collaboration in developing basic informational content, and structured student reflections. The program enhanced students' understanding of Melaka's maritime history, multicultural exchanges, and the importance of cultural heritage preservation. Additionally, the museum benefited from improved educational communication strategies and increased use of digital media for public engagement. The program also encouraged greater involvement of local communities and young visitors in appreciating the historical significance of Flor De La Mar. Overall, this heritage education- based Service Learning initiative strengthened contextual learning, cultivated cultural awareness among students, and fostered sustainable collaboration between the university and the heritage management community.

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