Jurnal Pemberdayaan Masyarakat
Vol 5, No 3 (2026)

Social Values of Wetu Telu and Their Relevance to Formal Education in Bayan, North Lombok

Sukran Nizar Hilman (Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
Saliman Saliman (Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Aug 2026

Abstract

Local wisdom is very important for maintaining cultural identity and social values in traditional communities, especially in the face of rapid social change and globalization. This paper will determine the social values inherent in the Wetu Telu local wisdom of the Bayan community in North Lombok, as well as considering how it can be applied to school education. In this study, a qualitative approach was used. In-depth interviews, participant observation, focus group discussion, and document analysis were used as methods of collecting data. Eight informants were chosen for the study: customary leaders, religious leaders, and community elders. The results indicate that Wetu Telu indigenous wisdom consists of eight fundamental social values: religiosity, cultural preservation, cooperation, kinship, politeness, responsibility, solidarity, and morality. These values are reflected in traditional practices, community events, and daily social engagements, and form a moral code that guides community living. Moreover, these values apply to formal education, especially in the emphasis on character education and cultural responsiveness in learning. This research contributes to the development of local wisdom research through the systematic classification of the social values inherent in Wetu Telu. Moreover, it provides a theoretical connection between regional prudence and institutional educational practices, thus contributing to culturally based education.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jpm

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Subject

Social Sciences

Description

This journal publishes research articles on various innovation education that are interesting and have an impact on the development of education. The journal publishes articles on interdisciplinary content and cross-field dimensions related to education from various cultural ...