INTEGRATION OF SANGHYANG SIKSAKANDANG KARESIAN VALUES IN CHARACTER EDUCATION IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: AN APPROACH BASED ON LOCAL WISDOM

Abstract

This study examines the use of the ancient text of Sanghyang Siksakandang Karesian (SSK) as a source of character education in the context of basic education in Indonesia. In an effort to face the moral challenges of globalization, character education based on local wisdom is important to strengthen the moral foundation of children from an early age. This study uses the literature review method, with an in-depth analysis of the symbolism in SSK, namely gold, silver, gems, and diamonds, which describe the uniqueness of human beings. The moral values in this text are then interpreted and adapted into the relevant concept of character education. This study also explores the gap in previous character education studies, which have not integrated many local sources such as SSK. The results show that moral teachings in SSK can enrich the basic education curriculum, provide concrete guidance for educators, and strengthen the formation of students' character. This research contributes by offering a new approach in character education based on local culture, which can be applied practically in schools.