A Thorough Analysis on the Primary School Teachers’ Belief in Modeling Balinese Local Wisdom of Tri Hita Karana

Abstract

When there is no selection procedure, the introduction of other cultures as a result of globalization has the potential to diminish the culture of local populations. When a country has a good character basis, the selection process should be carried out. As a reference for education in Indonesia, the 2013 curriculum emphasizes eighteen characteristics derived from native wisdom that must be incorporated into the teaching - learning activities. The present research aims to examine primary school teachers' perspectives on incorporating a Balinese local value known as Tri Hita Karana into character education instruction. It's a survey research that included 94 primary school teachers. The findings indicate that elementary school teachers in Buleleng, Bali are conscious of the importance of incorporating Tri Hita Karana values into learning process; they trust that Tri Hita Karana idea is really in line with character education values, and that incorporating Tri Hita Karana values into the teaching - learning activities will enhance students' personality and national pride.