Excellence Ethnic Characters in Strengthening the Country National Values Identity: An Experience of Indonesia

Abstract

Each country has specific values as the country's identity, which generally lay in the basic description of the country's historical background, socio-cultural conditions, and shared values and dreams. In Indonesia, the values of state identity are inside the Five Fundamental Principles known as Pancasila. As a multicultural country, the contribution of the excellent character of the ethnic groups in Indonesia must strengthen and enrich the values of national identity. However, the power of ethnicity to support the nation's collective values is rarely explored due to the fear of interethnic competition that can lead to feuds. Even the views that ethnicity is an obstacle to unity. This qualitative study focuses on identifying the excellent ethnic characters and the linking to support the values of the Five Fundamental Principles. Literature studies and interviews are used to obtain data and information on 13 tribes' excellence characters from purposively selected participants. The study found ten generic characters, namely: Religious, Honest, Courageous, Sincere, Faithful, Migrant, Collaborative, Firm, Resilient, Friendly. These characters represent the identity of the country's national values. Bearing in mind that a multicultural society has unique strengths in its superior character, the state needs to implement a strategy that will provide a platform for people to respect each other.

Application of Gamification in Ethnic Excellence-Based Character Education Programs

“…Picture 3: Technological scenario of the gamification Table 1 is a SWOT analysis of the selection of RPG Maker MV in making this online gamification. Some targets for the application of character based on ethnic excellence in the learning process (C. Lasambouw et al, 2022) are included in the group of personality development courses (C. M. Lasambouw et al, n.d.) and Pancasila Education (PKn) courses (C. M. Lasambouw & Mathilda, 2020). The local content in question is ten ethnic groups in Indonesia with the largest population, namely ethnic groups: Dayak, Madura, Jawa, Sunda, Baduy, Batak, Banjar, Minahasa, Betawi, Minang (C. M. Lasambouw et al, n.d.), (C. Lasambouw et al, 2022).…”

“…Some targets for the application of character based on ethnic excellence in the learning process (C. Lasambouw et al, 2022) are included in the group of personality development courses (C. M. Lasambouw et al, n.d.) and Pancasila Education (PKn) courses (C. M. Lasambouw & Mathilda, 2020). The local content in question is ten ethnic groups in Indonesia with the largest population, namely ethnic groups: Dayak, Madura, Jawa, Sunda, Baduy, Batak, Banjar, Minahasa, Betawi, Minang (C. M. Lasambouw et al, n.d.), (C. Lasambouw et al, 2022). In addition, three tribes (Jawa, Sunda, and Minangkabau) of ten characters in (C. M. The following are the characteristics based on the advantages of 10 ethnic groups in Indonesia (C. M. Lasambouw et al, n.d.), (C. Lasambouw et al, 2022) as shown in table 2.…”

“…The local content in question is ten ethnic groups in Indonesia with the largest population, namely ethnic groups: Dayak, Madura, Jawa, Sunda, Baduy, Batak, Banjar, Minahasa, Betawi, Minang (C. M. Lasambouw et al, n.d.), (C. Lasambouw et al, 2022). In addition, three tribes (Jawa, Sunda, and Minangkabau) of ten characters in (C. M. The following are the characteristics based on the advantages of 10 ethnic groups in Indonesia (C. M. Lasambouw et al, n.d.), (C. Lasambouw et al, 2022) as shown in table 2. The understanding of gamification includes using game elements to solve problems other than games (Faiqah et al, 2019) so that the learning process becomes interesting (Rahimah Wahid, 2019) to increase motivation (Marisa et al, 2020), (Ardiana & Loekito, 2020).…”

“…A gamification concept is developed by referring to the prominent ethnic characters that have been identified (C. M. Lasambouw et al, n.d.), (C. Lasambouw et al, 2022). The gamification of "Knowing Superior Characters and Culture of the 10 Ethnic Populations in Indonesia" is a unique form of learning tool that will give new nuances to its users.…”

Application of Gamification in Ethnic Excellence-Based Character Education Programs

“…Table 1 is a SWOT analysis of the selection of RPG Maker MV in making this online gamification. Some targets for the application of character based on ethnic excellence in the learning process [10] are included in the group of personality development courses [6] and Pancasila Education (PKn) courses [11]. The local content in question is ten ethnic groups in Indonesia with the largest population, namely ethnic groups: Dayak, Madura, Jawa, Sunda, Baduy, Batak, Banjar, Minahasa, Betawi, Minang [6], [10].…”