STRATEGI STORYTELLING BERBASIS NILAI KEARIFAN LOKAL TERHADAP KARAKTER CINTA TANAH AIR SISWA SD/MI

Abstract

Globalization and the massive exposure to foreign popular culture have gradually reduced elementary school students’ understanding of local cultural narratives, potentially weakening the development of patriotic character from an early age. This study aims to analyze the role of folklore rooted in local wisdom in fostering love for the homeland at the elementary school level. The research adopts a literature review approach by analyzing 13 scholarly articles related  to  storytelling,  local  wisdom,  and  character  education.  The  findings  show  that folklore  based  on  local  wisdom  contributes  positively  to  the  development  of  patriotic character by (1) strengthening students’ emotional bonds with local culture, (2) enhancing the understanding of nationalism values through contextual local figures and events, and (3) creating meaningful learning experiences when integrated with visual media and reflective activities. These findings suggest that folklore grounded in local wisdom represents a pedagogical strategy with strong potential to reinforce patriotic character among elementary school students.