Pitutur Ki Hajar Dewantara as Character Education Media Based Javanese Ethnopedagogy

Abstract

Character education is a process of character building in individuals. This study aims
to analyze the characteristics of Ki Hajar Dewantara as a medium for character education based
on Javanese ethnopedagogy for junior high school students. The data collection method uses
qualitative ethnographic methods. A total of 25 students were given treatment through the
process of socializing and internalizing the meaning of Ki Hajar Dewantara's meaning including
Ing Ngarsa Sung Tuladha, Ing Madya Mangun Karsa, Tut Wuri Handayani for 3 months at SMP
N 1 Pageruyung Kendal. Various kinds of activities are carried out in the internalization and
outreach process involving various parties, namely students, teachers, parents, and the
community. The results showed that there were changes in the character of students, especially
the characters of religiosity, honesty, discipline, love for the country, caring for the environment,
caring for social and responsibility. Changes in student character indicate that Ki Hajar
Dewantara's features are effective as a medium for character education based on Javanese
ethnopedagogy for junior high school students