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Traditional Games as Culturally Responsive Pedagogy: Exploring Boy-Boy Game for Character Building in Pancasila Education

Kurniati 1 ID , Andi Nurzamsinar 1 ID , Tarisa Amalia 1 ID
1 Postgraduate Student, Department of Islamic Religious Education, STAI AL-Furqan Makassar
Published 2025-06-30
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025) Pages 72-86
DOI https://doi.org/10.26618/pwgehq16
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Strengthening students' character through culturally responsive and contextual learning is increasingly important, particularly within the framework of Indonesia's Curriculum.  Pancasila Education, as the foundation of civic and moral instruction, requires pedagogical strategies that connect national values with students' lived experiences. This study examines the integration of a traditional boy-boy game—rooted in local wisdom—as a contextual learning medium to support the internalization of Pancasila values, including mutual cooperation, honesty, responsibility, and justice. Using a qualitative approach based on literature review and supported by field observations, this research synthesizes findings from academic journals, proceedings, and educational sources. The results show that boy-boy game align with the seven core components of the contextual teaching and learning model and effectively contribute to cognitive, affective, and social development. These games also serve as a vehicle for character education by promoting values through active, cooperative, and meaningful play. However, the study also identifies several challenges, including limited space, lack of teacher training, and the absence of valid assessment instruments. The novelty of this research lies in highlighting traditional games as structured, culturally embedded pedagogical tools. This study contributes to the field of education by offering insights into how local wisdom can be leveraged to enrich civic education, foster character development, and preserve cultural heritage within formal schooling.
Keywords: Boy-boy game Character values Contextual learning Local wisdom Pancasila education

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Kurniati, Nurzamsinar, A., & Amalia, T. (2025). Traditional Games as Culturally Responsive Pedagogy: Exploring Boy-Boy Game for Character Building in Pancasila Education. Journal of Local Wisdom in Education, 1(1), 72-86. https://doi.org/10.26618/pwgehq16
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