Journal of English Language and Education
Vol 11, No 2 (2026)

The Existence of Huyula Local Wisdom Values in the Character Education of Students at State Vocational High School 1 Limboto

Adjie, Zulfikar (Unknown)
Yunus, Rasid (Unknown)
Wantu, Asmun W. (Unknown)
Mawahda, Nurul (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
17 Mar 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the existence of the value of Huyula in the character education of students at SMK Negeri 1 Limboto and to examine the factors influencing its actualization within school life. Huyula is a local wisdom value of the Gorontalo community, referring to cooperation, mutual assistance, and social solidarity grounded in a spirit of togetherness and collective responsibility in communal life. The study employs a qualitative approach with a case study design, utilizing interviews, observations, and student perception questionnaires as data collection techniques. The findings indicate that the value of Huyula continues to exist in students’ social practices, manifested through collective work and mutual support; however, it has not yet been internalized as a reflective character consciousness. The actualization of this value is constrained by structural, pedagogical, and cultural factors. This study underscores the importance of systematically and reflectively strengthening character education based on local wisdom, so that the value of Huyula can transform into a sustainable and deeply rooted character disposition.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jele

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Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

Journal of English Language and Education (pISSN: 2597-6850 and eISSN: 2502-4132) is a journal that focuses on researching or documenting issues in education, language education, applied linguistics, English education, English language teaching, English Literature, language assessment and ...