THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INDEPENDENT CURRICULUM TEACHING MODULES BASED ON LOCAL WISDOM TO INSTILL CHARACTER VALUES

Abstract

This research aims to test the effectiveness of local wisdom-based teaching modules in instilling character values ​​in fourth grade students in elementary schools, with a focus on the Pancasila student profile in the Merdeka Curriculum. The research was carried out using controlled experimental methods in ten schools, where two study groups (experimental and control classes) were given different treatments. The experimental class uses local wisdom-based teaching modules, while the control class does not. Data was obtained through a character values ​​questionnaire which includes several dimensions, such as Faith and Devotion to God Almighty and Noble Character, Global Diversity, Mutual Cooperation, Critical Reasoning, and Independence. The results of data analysis show that students' character scores on these dimensions tend to be higher in the experimental class than in the control class. Statistical analysis using the Paired Samples T-Test showed that there was a significant difference between the character scores of students in the experimental class and the control class in each dimension tested (sig. 0.000 < 0.05). This indicates that local wisdom-based teaching modules are effective in increasing student character values ​​in the Pancasila student profile, such as faith, global diversity, mutual cooperation, critical reasoning and independence. This research contributes to the context of curriculum development that focuses on character building and local values ​​in elementary schools, which is expected to prepare Indonesia's young generation to become better, more responsible individuals and have a positive contribution to society.