Local Wisdom-Based Character Values on Kawali’s Inscription In History Learning

Abstract

This study aims to describe the character values of Kawali’s Inscription and the implementation of local wisdom-based character values on Kawali’s Inscription in history learning. This research method is descriptive qualitative with a case study strategy. Data col- lection was carried out by observation on history learning activities in the classroom and Kawali’s inscription; informant interviews were conducted by teachers, students and officers of the Astana Gede Kawali Site; and the analysis of documents, syllabus and lesson plans. Purposive sampling and time sampling were used in this study. To find data validity, data triangulation was used. Data analysis used interactive analysis consists of collecting, reducing, presenting data and drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate the character values in Kawali’s Inscription consist of having the character values of just, hard-working, peace loving, democratic, respectful, honest, independent, religious, tolerant, caring socially, caring for the environment. The syllabus and lesson plans reflect the implementation of character values based on local wisdom on Kawali’s inscription in learning history. The teacher designs and implements history learning by integrating historical subject matter with the surrounding environment to explore the potential of character values in Kawali’s In- scription to form better, adaptive and positive student characters to meet life’s needs and face challenges in solving everyday problems.