Wayang Golek education values: Their potential to strengthen nationalism

Pages: 287-292
Barnas Sabunga, Dasim Budimansyah, Sofyan Sauri, and Achmad Sanusi (General Education Studies Program, School of Postgraduate Studies, Universitas Pendidikan, Indonesia)

The purpose of this research is to explore, examine and identify the transformation of character values through wayang performance. The study focuses on Sunarya version which comprise of four aspects: 1) values present in wayang performance, 2) character values intended to transform the audience, 3) conditions that can reinforce moral values, and 4) suitability of learning experiences delivered through wayang performance. The study uses grounded theory methods that provide opportunities for the discovery of new theories. The data was processed and analyzed by means of interviews with puppeteers, academics, puppetry organization and audience, observation of puppet shows, and document review. The values of characters are presented through wayang performance based on the values of monotheism in regard to six systems value of life which include: theology, physiology, ethics, aesthetics, and logic.