Social, Humanities, and Educational Studies (SHEs): Conference Series
Vol 8, No 3 (2025): Social, Humanities, and Educational Studies (SHEs): Conference Series

Ethnomathematics Study in Elementary School: Integration of Character Values and Mathematics Concepts in Badeng Arts

Dani Abdul Sunan (Institut Pendidikan Indonesia)
Widya Apriliani (Institut Pendidikan Indonesia)
Ejen Jenal Mutaqin (Institut Pendidikan Indonesia)
Eko Fajar Suryaningrat (Institut Pendidikan Indonesia)
Mohammad Ramdan (Institut Pendidikan Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jul 2025

Abstract

This study explores character values and mathematical concepts in the traditional Badeng art of Singajaya District, Garut, and its potential for elementary education through an ethnopedagogical approach. A qualitative ethnographic method was applied using observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings show that Badeng reflects values such as religiosity, responsibility, discipline, cooperation, and cultural appreciation. Mathematical concepts such as patterns, symmetry, rhythm, and measurement are also found in its music and movements. Integrating Badeng into thematic learning can strengthen character education and enhance students’ contextual understanding of mathematics. The study recommends developing culturally rooted thematic learning materials. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengeksplorasi nilai karakter dan konsep matematika dalam kesenian tradisional Badeng di Kecamatan Malangbong, Kabupaten Garut, serta potensinya dalam pembelajaran sekolah dasar berbasis etnopedagogik. Metode yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan etnografi, melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa Badeng mengandung nilai religiusitas, tanggung jawab, disiplin, kerja sama, dan cinta budaya. Konsep matematika seperti pola, simetri, ritme, dan pengukuran juga ditemukan dalam musik dan gerakannya. Integrasi Badeng dalam pembelajaran tematik dapat memperkuat pendidikan karakter dan pemahaman matematika secara kontekstual. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan pengembangan bahan ajar tematik berbasis budaya lokal.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

SHES

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

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Social, Humanities, and Educational Studies (SHEs): Conference Series is a peer-reviewed interdisciplinary journal with broad coverage, consolidate basic and applied research activities by publishing the proceedings of the conference in all areas of the social sciences, humanities and ...