The Mangkuk Tepen: Enriching Students’ Knowledge and Awareness Through Culturally Responsive Game Approach

Siti Zuraida Maaruf, Nurul Faaiza Abdul Razak, Nur Shakila Izzati Rusli, Akmal Ahamed Kamal, Roslaili Anuar, Noor Farhani Othman and Siti Zurina Maaruf
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Siti Zuraida Maaruf: Fakulti Pendidikan, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Puncak Alam 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Nurul Faaiza Abdul Razak: Fakulti Pendidikan, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Puncak Alam 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Nur Shakila Izzati Rusli: Fakulti Pendidikan, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Puncak Alam 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Akmal Ahamed Kamal: Fakulti Pendidikan, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Puncak Alam 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Roslaili Anuar: Fakulti Pendidikan, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Puncak Alam 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Noor Farhani Othman: Fakulti Pendidikan, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Puncak Alam 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Siti Zurina Maaruf: Kolej Tingkatan Enam, No. 26, Jalan Timun 24/1, Seksyen 24, 40300 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 3s, 609-617

Abstract: The purpose of this research is to design and develop a Culturally Responsive Game to raise awareness and enhance knowledge about Malaysian cuisine among secondary school students. This Culturally Responsive Game Approach helps sustain and disseminate knowledge among secondary school students about our local cuisine, especially the traditional desserts. By introducing The Mangkuk Tepen, students will be provided with information about Malaysian cuisine and its heritage. The Mangkuk Tepen is one of the initiatives for the young generation and society to be informed about the traditional desserts in Malaysia which are rarely found nowadays. It is mostly due to the lack of proper documentation and exposure; that this traditional food heritage is slowly being forgotten by the young generation. These traditional Malaysian cuisines should be preserved for future generations as they represent our culture and heritage uniqueness. The Mangkuk Tepen focuses on developing puzzle games or more specifically jigsaw puzzles with the concept of Malaysian cuisine and multicultural elements being incorporated into the games to increase student engagement in the learning process. Developing a creative design for teaching and learning could be one of the ways to capture students’ attention and interest and be able to increase awareness among students towards multiculturalism. The Mangkuk Tepen serves as a teaching tool to promote culturally responsive pedagogy focusing on the culture and heritage of Malaysia which in turn can enhance the student’s knowledge and awareness.

Date: 2025
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