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Menarasikan Sejarah Melalui Cerita Pendek: Model Pembelajaran tentang Banjir dan Jejak Perkebunan Sawit dalam Persepsi Masyarakat
ETNOREFLIKA : Jurnal Sosial dan Budaya, Vol. 15 No. 3 (2026), hlm. 392–409
Abstrak
The floods that struck Aceh in November 2025, particularly in Meureudu, Pidie Jaya, raised ecological concerns and generated diverse community perceptions regarding the relationship among flooding, the presence of oil palm plantations, and human activities in environmental management. This study aims to identify and analyze community perceptions of the factors contributing to flooding and to narrate these experiences in the form of short stories as a model for local history learning. This study employs social history and environmental history theories, which view community experiences, memories, and perceptions as integral components of historical reconstruction. A qualitative-participatory approach was applied through oral history, observation, interviews, documentation, and creative writing involving farmers, fishermen, community leaders, religious scholars, and students of SMA Negeri 2 Pidie Jaya. The findings reveal two main perspectives within the community regarding the causes of flooding. The first perspective suggests that oil palm plantations, land-use changes, and environmental exploitation may increase flood risks. The second perspective argues that flooding is not solely caused by oil palm plantations but is a natural phenomenon exacerbated by human activities and inadequate environmental management. These community perceptions and experiences were subsequently transformed into short stories that represent local environmental history and the lives of the local community. This study demonstrates that short stories can serve as an effective medium for history learning by connecting local history, community experiences, and ecological awareness among younger generations.