<![CDATA[Integrating local cultural wisdom into character education requires learning approaches that connect educational values with students’ sociocultural experiences. This study explores the integration of Ketek Ogleng, a traditional performing art from Pacitan, East Java, as a contextual learning resource for character education at SDN 2 Sempu. Guided by ethnopedagogy and experiential learning perspectives, the study employs a qualitative case study design to examine cultural learning activities, student participation, and the enactment of character-related practices. Data collection is designed to encompass interviews, observations, and document analysis, with thematic analysis used to interpret the learning processes and contextual conditions. The findings indicate that activities involving traditional movements, rhythm and expression, group rehearsals, and performance preparation provide contexts for examining discipline, responsibility, cooperation, and appreciation of local cultural heritage. The analysis also highlights the pedagogical roles of teachers, school leaders, and cultural practitioners in connecting cultural content with learning objectives and facilitating student participation. These findings position Ketek Ogleng not merely as a cultural performance but as a potential contextual resource for culturally responsive character education. The study contributes a context-specific pedagogical perspective on integrating local cultural knowledge into elementary learning while recognizing that participation in cultural activities alone does not establish causal effects on students’ character development.]]>
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