Journal of Education Technology Information Social Sciences and Health
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): September 2026

Exploring Character Education Values in Dayak Kanayatn Folktales and Their Potential as Social Studies Learning Resources

Saiful Bahri (Universitas PGRI Yogyakarta)
Haris Firmansyah (Universitas Tanjungpura)
Emi Tipuk Lestari (Universitas PGRI Yogyakarta)
Sandra Fitria Wardani (Universitas Tanjungpura)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study explores character education values embedded in Dayak Kanayatn folktales and analyzes their potential as Social Studies learning resources. This qualitative study employed content analysis of five folktales: Ria Sinir and Dara Itam, Pantak Kayu Mamo, Ne' Unte', Ne' Baruakng, and Desa Samuah Labur. The data were analyzed by identifying narrative units, coding values, constructing thematic categories, and mapping their relevance to Social Studies learning. The findings reveal five value domains: moral-personal, social-communal, spiritual, ecological, and civic-cultural values. Dayak Kanayatn folktales preserve local ways of understanding relationships with family, community, ancestors, nature, customary norms, and social responsibility. In Social Studies, these folktales can support critical reading, value discussion, social inquiry, cultural documentation projects, and reflective character learning.

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Journal Info

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jetish

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Computer Science & IT Education Neuroscience Nursing Public Health

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JETISH: Journal of Education Technology Information Social Sciences and Health is published twice a year: March and September. E-ISSN: 2964-2507 (Elektronik) P-ISSN: 2964-819X (Cetak) Editor In Chief: T. Heru Nurgiansah, M.Pd DOI: 10.57235 Publisher: CV. Rayyan Dwi Bharata 1. Education 2. ...