Mandok Hata Sebagai Pendidikan Demokrasi dalam Kebudayaan Batak

Abstract

Democracy education in Indonesia tends to be based on the national curriculum which often does not consider local values ​​and socio-cultural contexts. This article aims to analyze local wisdom-based democratic education, with a focus on mandok hata as a model of local wisdom practice. This study used a qualitative method with primary data collection techniques through interviews and observation of 5 research subjects who were key informants, as well as secondary data through literature studies. The results of the study show that mandok hata contains the principles of democratic education, including active involvement and participation, understanding of rights and obligations, criticism and reflection, practical communication, ability to work together and mutual cooperation, and social awareness. An approach to democratic education that integrates the values ​​and traditions of mandok hata can help develop individual participation and political awareness within families and local communities. Thus, local wisdom-based democratic education has an important role in forming a democratic and participatory society, as well as in strengthening and preserving local wisdom as a valuable cultural heritage.