Kalosara Revitalization as an Ethno-Pedagogical Media in the Development of Character of Junior High School Students

Abstract

The aims of the research are (1) to identify types of character through kalosara revitalization as an ethno-pedagogical media in social sciences (IPS) learning at junior high school (SMP), (2) to develop strategy of kalosara revitalization as an ethno-pedagogical media in the development of characters of students, and (3) to develop a model of student character education through kalosara revitalization in IPS learning in SMP as an ethno-pedagogical media. The research is conducted through naturalistic approach. The research subjects are social science teachers at the junior high school, junior high school principals, and local public figures. Data collection is conducted at SMP Negeri 1 Wawotobi representing a heterogenous student group. Data was collected qualitatively using domain and taxonomy analysis models. Research result indicates that: (a) there are 74 values identified and distributed in 18 types of character that can be developed through kalosara revitalization as an ethno-pedagogical media in social sciences learning in junior high school, (b) kalosara revitalization strategy, as an ethno-pedagogical media in the development of characters, is conducted in form of integration in each theme and sub-theme in the syllabus of social sciences subject, (c) The character education development model through kalosara values as an ethno-pedagogical media indicates that there are three strengths of the model, i.e.: it elevates the local culture into national culture, it is a scientific model, and it is easy to understand and implement by teachers and students.