The Transformation of Religious Knowledge and Strengthening of Community Character through Local Wisdom: A Cognitivist, Civic Education, and Educational Management Approach among the Remote Madurese Community

Moh. Thohir (Pendidikan Pancasila dan kewarganegaraan STKIP PGRI Sampang, Indonesia)
Mahin Ainun Naim (Pendidikan Pancasila dan kewarganegaraan STKIP PGRI Sampang, Indonesia)
Mujahidah Fitria (Pendidikan Pancasila dan kewarganegaraan STKIP PGRI Sampang, Indonesia)

Community: Jurnal Hasil Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Action Research and Community Development

This research develops a model of religious knowledge transformation in the 3T area, especially Sakala Island, by integrating the paradigms of cognitivism and local wisdom (asapo' and Sangkok) in the perspective of Islamic education, PPKn, and education management. Through a qualitative approach of case studies, it was found that transformation occurs through cognitive constructs supported by social interaction and exemplarity, which is in line with the theories of Piaget, Ausubel, Vygotsky, and Kolb. This model has been proven to strengthen civic engagement through civic education and prioritize transformational leadership and community-based management in education governance. The novelty of this research lies in the synthesis of geographical experiences, cultural values, and collaborative management that form an adaptive and sustainable Islamic education framework for communities in disadvantaged, frontier, and outermost areas.