THE POWER OF WAYANG GOLEK (PUPPET SHOW) IN CHARACTER EDUCATION IN SCHOOL

Abstract

One of the success factors in education is the role of learning media, one of which is Wayang
Kulit (shadow puppets). Wayang Kulit (shadow puppets) is a culture and form of the
civilization of a nation which has several uses in the world of education. This research tries to
explain the strength of Wayang Golek as Sundanese (Indonesian) culture and its relevance to
character education. This type of research is qualitative with a phenomenological approach.
Participants in this research were 16 people consisting of teachers and students in eight
secondary schools in Bandung Indonesia. The research sampling technique used a purposive
technique based on the provisions that have been made. The interview method uses indepth
interviews, observation, and documentation. Data analysis techniques through stages, data
collection, data separation or data reduction, data presentation, and data interpretation. The
results show that there is a main theme in the puppet show, its relationship with character
education, namely integrating all disciplines, performances linking learning and playing
practices, motivating students to participate, connecting emotions and behavior, connecting the
real world and the world of imagination, and strengthening the morals and morals of the show.
Therefore, character education using Wayang media can become a new discourse and concept
in the education of children's character values.