Bridging tradition and education

The role of Gusjigang local wisdom in shaping character education policy in Indonesia

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ID24019285
AuthorsMoh Asror (0000-0001-6689-8288, Sunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung, corresponding author), Dedi Junaedi (0000-0003-2508-256X, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sukabumi), Rubaidi Rubaidi (0000-0003-2280-7449, UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya), Hanun Asrohah (0000-0002-5069-3023, UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya)
Year2026
Pages1-15
Publication date2026-08-05
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueDiaspora Indigenous and Minority Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1559-5692 • E-ISSN: 1559-5706
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/15595692.2026.2714869
OpenAlexW7172509661
LanguageEN
References cited28

This study examines the implementation of Kudus Regency Regional Regulation No. 5 of 2021 on character education based on Gusjigang local wisdom at MTsN 1 Kudus and SMPN 1 Kudus. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis. Findings reveal that Gusjigang values – morality (Gus), religious knowledge (Ji), and entrepreneurship (Gang) – are integrated into school programs, shaping student character positively. Despite challenges such as a lack of guidelines, limited resources, and weak parental involvement, the policy demonstrates the potential of local wisdom as a culturally grounded strategy for character education.

Bridging (networking) · Character (mathematics) · Character education · Moral character · Morality · Qualitative property · Qualitative research · Values Education · Child Development and Education · Educational Curriculum and Learning Methods · Values and Moral Education

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