UTILIZATION OF GOOGLE FORMS IN LANGUAGE LEARNING TO UNDERSTAND HADIH MADJA AMONG MANAGEMENT AND PHYSICS EDUCATION STUDENTS IN ACEH

Abstract

Hadih Madja is an Acehnese proverb that embodies cultural heritage and is increasingly losing its popularity, particularly among young people in the digital age. To preserve this important aspect of Acehnese culture, language learning initiatives must incorporate technology, such as Google Forms, to assess understanding of Hadih Madja. This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach, selecting participants through purposive sampling, comprising 50 management students and 50 physics education students from Samudra University who are proficient in the Acehnese language. The findings reveal that both groups recognize Hadih Madja as a vital guideline for life within the Acehnese community and agree on the need for its revitalization. However, there are differences in their understanding of the concept, particularly regarding the alignment of Hadih Madja with contemporary developments. Management students demonstrated a clear and dominant understanding of this alignment, while physics education students lacked a majority consensus. Overall, the use of Google Forms proved effective in gauging students' comprehension of Hadih Madja and highlighting the importance of integrating cultural heritage into modern education.