The effort to Develop Character Education Child-Friendly School Based on Java Regional Art Culture at Elementary School in Surakarta City

Abstract

This study aims to find a strategy for developing learning models through Javanese dolanan songs as learning materials and to find out and describe the meaning contained in the lyrics of the song in strengthening the values of character education. The research method includes observation, FGD, interviews, documentation with purposive sampling. By using an analytical model (Miles & Huberman, 1992), starting from data reduction and data presentation continuously until a conclusion is drawn; Javanese dolanan songs that are applied in elementary schools will strengthen Javanese culture, shape the personality of students getting scores in the range of 62-70, an average of 30% to 40% means that teachers understand Javanese dolanan songs on average, understanding with a touch of the art of educating while playing, after class hours the teacher stimulates children's motor skills through learning strategies through music an average of 40%, dancing and singing Javanese dolanan songs, 20-30% using gamelan media to improve students' motor skills, increasing selfconfidence and abilities with the role-playing method in Javanese dolanan music, 10% through the use of natural environment media. Suggestions so that Javanese songs strengthen character education values for elementary school students can be optimal. It needs to be included in the local content curriculum and mandatory for all teachers and students to further improve their activities.

Revitalizing local wisdom within character education through ethnopedagogy apporach: A case study on a preschool in Yogyakarta

“…Nurturing good character in children serves as a cornerstone for their future as upstanding individuals. Employing an ethnopedagogical approach to rejuvenate local wisdom in early childhood character education has the primary goal of acquainting, cultivating, and perpetuating these cultural treasures within society [ 49 ]. This initiative holds significant importance, given that many local traditions face the risk of fading into obscurity due to a lack of attention and appreciation from the broader community.…”

“…Additionally, enriching learning materials with local resources, such as utilizing local sources, incorporating books or articles pertaining to local history, and integrating local language and terminology into teaching (both in everyday language and specific subject matter) can further facilitate this integration. Moreover, forging connections with local communities and cultural organizations proves instrumental in supporting the learning process and providing essential support for various learning activities [ 49 ].…”