<![CDATA[This study aims to describe the implementation of the ethnopedagogy approach through the Legend of Joko Tole in developing the social-emotional skills of early childhood at Bustanul Athfal Al Rohmah Kindergarten, Bangkalan, Madura. The background of this study is based on the importance of children's social-emotional development from an early age, especially in the aspects of cooperation, empathy, responsibility, courage, emotional control, and concern for peers. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach. The subjects of the study were children aged 5–6 years and teachers at Bustanul Athfal Al Rohmah Kindergarten, Bangkalan. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, interviews, documentation, and triangulation. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of the ethnopedagogy approach through the Legend of Joko Tole was carried out through storytelling activities, simple discussions, role-playing, character value familiarization, and the introduction of local Madurese culture in learning. The values ??contained in the Legend of Joko Tole, such as courage, honesty, responsibility, resilience, care, and respect for parents, are able to provide positive stimulation to children's social-emotional development. Children demonstrated increased courage in expressing opinions, cooperative skills, mutual assistance, patience in waiting their turn, and emotional control during learning activities. Therefore, an ethnopedagogical approach through the Legend of Joko Tole can be an effective contextual learning strategy for instilling socio-emotional values ??while introducing local wisdom to young children.. Keywords: ethnopedagogy, Legend of Joko Tole, socio-emotional, early childhood, local wisdom]]>
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