CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES BASED ON LOCAL WISDOM FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS: A MULTICULTURAL STUDY IN EDUCATION

Abstract

Education in Indonesia, especially at the elementary school level, is basically experiencing a dilemma. This is due to many environmental influences. Therefore, in primary school education, it is necessary to strengthen character education based on local wisdom. The purpose of this study is to describe in depth and sharply the character strengthening strategy for elementary school students based on local wisdom in the discourse of multicultural education. Respondents in this study came from the education community, such as teachers, parents of students, education observers, supervisors, school committees, and community leaders. The primary schools selected were SDN 213 Jakarta, SDN 2 Jakarta, SDI Khaeraat Jakarta, SD Terpadu Teknologi Jakarta, Cempalagi Christian Elementary School, and SDH Saraswati Jakarta. Data in the form of statements made in the process of observing, recording, recording, and interviewing. Data were collected and processed from 50 teachers, 21 employees, 5 education observers, and 3 students' guardians. The data is then processed in a naturalistic way by analyzing the interpretation of the project survey by relating the environment. In this case, it is based on local wisdom. Based on the results of the study found 3 (three) main pillars in strengthening the character based on local wisdom in the dimension of multicultural education. What is meant is (1) The Importance of Character Education for Elementary School Students (2) Strengthening of Local Wisdom-Based Character in Elementary School (3) Supportive Learning-ing Environment.