RT Journal Article A1 Yuliarti Yuliarti A1 Norhayati Norhayati T1 Smart Indonesian language learning: A mobile-based inquiry model with local wisdom context to foster literacy and higher-order thinking skills JF Priviet Social Sciences Journal YR 2025 VO 5 IS 12 SP 296-305 DO 10.55942/pssj.v5i12.725 AB This study aimed to develop and test the effectiveness of a mobile-based inquiry learning model with the integration of local wisdom to improve students' academic literacy and higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) in learning Indonesian in higher education. This study used a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group. The research instrument was validated through expert and empirical testing, resulting in a validity coefficient of r count > r table (0.361), and Cronbach's alpha reliability between 0.86 and 0.89. The results showed an increase in academic Literacy with N-Gain of 0.63 in the experimental group compared to 0.29 in the control group, and an increase in HOTS with N-Gain of 0.60 in the experimental group compared to 0.27 in the control group. The t-test showed a significant difference (t-count 4.28 and 4.02 > t-table 2.00, p < 0.05). Student responses to this learning model were also very positive (88% positive responses). These findings indicate that integrating inquiry models, mobile learning, and local wisdom effectively creates a smart learning ecosystem relevant to the demands of the 21st century and can strengthen critical Literacy, HOTS, and students' cultural awareness. K1 Inquiry learning model, mobile learning, local wisdom, academic literacy, HOTS LK https://journal.privietlab.org/index.php/PSSJ/article/view/725 ER