ASAS-ASAS PENDIDIKAN (TUT WURI HANDAYANI, BELAJAR SEPANJANG HAYAT)

Abstract

Education is an important aspect of human life that functions to develop self-potential, form character, and improve the quality of human resources. In Indonesian education, the principle of Tut Wuri Handayani put forward by Ki Hajar Dewantara is one of the important foundations in the learning process. In addition, the development of science and technology requires every individual to continue to learn through the concept of lifelong learning. However, the current learning process is still often centered on the teacher so that students are less active and less independent in learning. This research aims to describe the principles  of Tut Wuri Handayani, explain the concept of lifelong learning, and analyze the relationship and implementation of the two concepts in the world of education. This research uses a library research method with a qualitative descriptive approach. Data was obtained from books, scientific journals, articles, and various relevant literature sources. The data collection technique is carried out through documentation studies and analyzed systematically through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawn. The results of the study show that the principle of Tut Wuri Handayani places educators as guides and motivators who encourage students to develop independently. Meanwhile, the concept of lifelong learning emphasizes that the learning process takes place throughout human life through formal, non-formal, and informal education. The two concepts are closely related because they both emphasize the importance of learning independence, student activeness, and critical and creative thinking skills.Thus, the application  of the principles of Tut Wuri Handayani and the concept of lifelong learning is considered relevant in creating an education system that is able to form students who are independent and adaptive to the development of the times.