INTERNALIZATION OF LOCAL WISDOM VALUES IN BAREANG (REJANG KEPAHIANG REGIONAL CULTURE) LEARNING IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: AN ETHNOPEDAGOGICAL STUDY Yuli Amaliyah, Panut Setiono, Farhan Riyadi
Universitas Bengkulu
Abstract
The currents of globalization and digitalization have triggered a shift in cultural value orientation among the younger generation, which has resulted in a decline in elementary school students^ understanding of local identity. This study aims to analyze the process of internalizing local wisdom values ​-​-through the BAREANG (Rejang Kepahiang Traditional Culture) learning content in elementary schools based on ethnopedagogical studies. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with an ethnographic approach. Data were collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews with teachers and traditional leaders, and documentation studies. The results show that the internalization of BAREANG local wisdom values ​-​-is carried out through the integration of materials on customs, regional languages, oral traditions, traditional technology, cultural arts, traditional games, and local knowledge systems into the curriculum structure. This internalization process successfully transforms the noble values ​-​-of the Rejang community (such as mutual cooperation, religiosity, and politeness) into students^ real characters. The conclusion of this study is that BAREANG learning is effective as an ethnopedagogical instrument in strengthening students^ social identity and maintaining the sustainability of local culture at the elementary school level.
Keywords: Local Wisdom- Bareang- Rejang Kepahiang- Ethnopedagogy- Elementary School.
