Implementation of Indigenous Values of The Bali Aga Villages in Learning as a Modality for Strengthening Nation Character

Abstract

The Terunyan Village or already known as Bali Aga village's has a very old tradition. Those traditions need to be inherited through the transformation of knowledge from those who already know and carried out the existing traditions. The purpose of this study was to determine the implementation of the indigenous values of Bali Aga community in Terunyan Village in learning as a modality for strengthening the nation's character. Respondents in this study were 60 students in one of elementary school in Terunyan. This study uses qualitative research methods with a phenomenological approach. Data collection is used the direct observation method. The data analysis is carried out through three steps such as reducing data, displaying data, and drawing conclusions/verification. Based on the results of data reduction, it was found that the implementation of independent values such as the values of caring, peace-loving, cooperation, familiarity, and religious can be categorized as very often applied in learning process. Positive cultural values that grow in the community can still be integrated in learning as modality for strengthening the nation's character. The results of this study have implications for the sustainability of the inheritance of the noble values of society to the younger generation through the education system.