ETNOPEDAGOGI BADUY : PENDIDIKAN YANG MENUMBUHKAN KETANGGUHAN DAN KESEDERHANAAN

Abstract

This study examines the ethnopedagogical practices of the Baduy
indigenous community as a model of traditional education that emphasizes the
values of resilience and simplicity. Education in the Baduy community is not
conducted through formal institutions, but through an intergenerational learning
process rooted in customs, daily activities, and ancestral spirituality. Using a
qualitative approach, data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews,
and documentation involving community members and traditional leaders. The
findings reveal that cultural values are transmitted through exemplary behavior, oral
traditions, and direct involvement in communal life, which collectively shape
character, self-discipline, environmental awareness, and social responsibility. The
Baduy educational model prioritizes harmony with nature, adherence to customary
law, and moral integrity over academic achievement. These ethnopedagogical
practices demonstrate that local wisdom can function as an effective educational
framework in forming resilient and value-oriented individuals. This study contributes
to the discourse on alternative educational models by highlighting the relevance of
indigenous knowledge systems as a foundation for character education and
sustainable learning practices in the contemporary context.