Strengthening Character Education Based on Local Wisdom in Learning IPS

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to reveal the local wisdom of Lau village in Dawe, Kudus as a social study learning resource for strengthening the character education of students at MTs NU Sunan Muria Kudus. This research type is field research with a descriptive qualitative approach in which the research subjects are social studies teachers, eighth grade students, and the Lau village community in Dawe, Kudus. Data collection techniques are using interviews, observation, and documentation. The analysis used is data collection, data reduction, data display, and drawing conclusions. The results of this research indicate local wisdom in the form of Tapa Ngeli and Pager Mangkok and the relevance of both local wisdom with social studies learning resources at MTs NU Sunan Muria can be seen in the cultural function academically and practically according to basic competences and GPA as well as the implementation of strengthening character education through local wisdom of Lau village in Dawe, Kudus with social studies learning activities starting with the opening. The main activities include literacy, collaboration, and communication activities. In the end, there are material concluding and advising. For the closing, ended with prayers and parting. In conclusion, local wisdom forms of Lau village in Dawe, Kudus can become a social study learning resource that strengthens the character of the students at MTs NU Sunan Muria Kudus.