SILAS-Based Approach in Practice of Education: The Mission of Peace and Humanity

Abstract

The SILAS-based approach (Silih Asah, Silih Asih, Silih Asuh) is values of Sundanese local wisdom which is transformed in community behavior including in the practice of education. This study aims to analyze the values of SILAS in the practice of education in schools that are oriented towards the formation of an environment that is conducive, safe, peace, respecting diversity and upholding human values. The research design used qualitative methods with a phenomenological analysis approach. In-depth interview, observation and documentation became data collection instruments conducted at several secondary public schools in Purwakarta, Indonesia. The research participants consisted of principals, teachers, staff and students from different culture, ethnic and religious backgrounds. The research data were analyzed using Miles Huberman's iterative model. The results of the study show that the understanding of the school community about the value of SILAS is able to represent ways of communicating, behaving, appreciating and caring for others. Thus, the value of local wisdom in the practice of education can be the best solution in solving problems stemming from horizontal conflicts such as social jealousy, psychological distress, bullying, violence action, arbitrariness and other behaviors that do not reflect educational values.