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Nurturing Youth Character Education Through the “Sungkem Pertiwi” Cultural Performance Sawitri; Pujiyana; Suyahman
International Journal on Education Issues Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): JANUARY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59966/y69wa495

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Purpose – This study aims to analyze the influence of cultural arts performances on the character education of the younger generation. Design/Methodology/Approach – The research employs a qualitative approach, focusing on performances by various art groups, including karawitan, Javanese poetry (gurit jawa), Indonesian poetry, wayang padat (concise puppet shows), and dance. Data were gathered from primary and secondary sources through in-depth interviews, literature reviews, photographic documentation, and observations of digital content on platforms such as YouTube and TikTok. Findings – The results indicate that cultural arts performances have a positive and significant impact on character education. Through performance themes such as "Sungkem Pertiwi," these artistic showcases serve as a platform for the nation's youth to contribute while instilling moral values, such as respect for parents and elders, and the philosophy of "humanizing human beings" (memanusiakan manusia). The sequence of artistic works cohesively provides character lessons encompassing aspects of tolerance, responsibility, and cooperation. Originality/Value –This research offers a unique contribution by examining the intersection of cultural art performances and character education, focusing on specific art forms such as karawitan, Javanese poetry, wayang padat, and traditional dance, which are often overlooked in contemporary educational discourse.
Character Education in the Mundong Dance by Christina Sri Asih Handayani at the Solah Bawa Art Studio in Sukoharjo Regency Anya Kintani; Sawitri; Tri Widiatmi; Harsono
International Journal on Education Issues Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): JANUARY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59966/q49dxe83

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Purpose – This study analyzes the character education values embedded in the Mundong Dance choreographed by Christina Sri Asih Handayani at Sanggar Seni Solah Bawa, Sukoharjo Regency, and examines how those values can function as an arts-based medium for character formation. The study focuses on the dance accompaniment, movement, function, and meaning, and the character values these dimensions convey. Design/Methodology/Approach – The study employs a descriptive qualitative approach using a single instrumental case-study design. Data were gathered through participant observation, semi-structured interviews with four purposively selected key informants (the choreographer, the accompaniment composer, a studio trainer, and the studio owner), and documentation. Data were analyzed following the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña (data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing), with Lickona’s tripartite framework of moral knowing, moral feeling, and moral action used as the analytical lens. Trustworthiness was established through source and technique triangulation, member checking, and an audit trail. Findings – The analysis identifies four interrelated character education values in the Mundong Dance—skill, religiosity, cooperation, and simplicity—each of which can be traced across Lickona’s moral knowing, feeling, and action components. The findings indicate that a structured and continuous arts-learning process at the studio mediates the internalization of these values, positioning the dance as more than entertainment. Originality/Value – The study contributes an explicit, framework-based mapping of how a locally rooted creative dance operationalizes character education, offering a transferable arts-based pedagogical model relevant beyond its immediate cultural setting.
Analysis of the Implementation of Project-Based Learning Integrated with Javanese Culture in Enhancing Teachers' Professional Competence for Quality Education Oktiana Handini; Sawitri; Taufik Nur M
International Journal on Education Issues Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): JULY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59966/ny6e0f23

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Purpose – This study investigates the implementation of Project-Based Learning (PjBL) integrated with Javanese cultural values and its impact on enhancing teachers' professional competence and achieving quality education. Design/Methodology/Approach – A descriptive qualitative approach was employed. Data were collected through classroom observations, in-depth semi-structured interviews with 12 teachers from three schools in Surakarta and Sukoharjo, and document analysis. Thematic analysis following Braun and Clarke’s (2006) framework was used, supported by triangulation and member checking. Findings – Integrating Javanese principles -Gotong Royong, Unggah-Unggah, and Tepa Selira- into PjBL significantly enhanced teachers’ pedagogical, professional, social, and personal competencies. Student cognitive scores improved from an average of 47 (pre-test) to 86 (post-test). The approach fostered higher engagement, motivation, and character development aligned with the Pancasila student profile. It was perceived as substantially more effective than traditional methods in creating meaningful, context-specific learning. Originality/Value – : This study provides novel insights into culturally responsive PjBL by embedding specific Javanese local wisdom into the Gold Standard PBL framework. It offers practical implications for teacher professional development and curriculum design rooted in indigenous values.