Experiential learning with local wisdom: Preliminary Study for Improving Analytical Thinking Ability

Abstract

This research is motivated by the implementation of character education in
Indonesia, which requires teachers and lecturers to innovate to develop lecturing methods.
The goal is that the development of student character goes hand in hand with increased
insight and cognitive abilities. This article aims: (1) to describe how to learn
experientially, (2) inclusion of local wisdom values, and (3) implications in learning to
improve analytical thinking skills. In this article, two types of local wisdom are described,
namely Gusjigang (Kudus local wisdom) and Banjar ethnic local wisdom. The method
used is a meta-analysis by identifying scientific articles related to existential learning and
the local wisdom of Gusjigang and the Banjar tribe. The extraction of values obtained is
then consulted with experts in the field of learning innovation and experts in the values of
the culture of Gusjigang and Banjar Ethnic. The result is found religious-spiritual values,
enthusiasm to develop intellectually, and maintain self-existence. These values serve as
the basis for the development of existential learning based on the local wisdom of
Gusjigang and Banjar. Students' analytical thinking skills will be trained through learning
by directly engaging in interacting with the culture and surrounding communities.