This study aims to analyze the integration of local wisdom into social studies education to enhance junior high school students' character in the digital era, focusing on the cultural context of the Kei Islands in Southeast Maluku Regency, Maluku Province. Rapid digital transformation and intensive exposure to global cultures through digital media have potentially weakened traditional values and local identity among youth in remote archipelago regions. This research utilized a qualitative approach with a descriptive-analytic design. Data were collected through deep interviews, field observations, and documentation analysis at vocational and secondary schools in Southeast Maluku. The collected data were analyzed using thematic interactive analysis. The findings indicate that integrating the local wisdom of the Kei people specifically the philosophical values of the Larvul Ngabal customary law, which emphasizes mutual respect, justice, and social harmonyinto digital-based social studies learning materials effectively strengthens student character. This integration successfully promotes social responsibility, local cultural identity, and digital ethics among students. The learning materials are delivered through interactive digital modules, educational videos, and localized project-based learning, ensuring the content is highly engaging for digital native students in the archipelago. In conclusion, combining the local values of the Kei islands with digital pedagogy provides a strategic framework for creating global citizens who are technologically competent yet remain deeply rooted in their cultural identity. This model offers a sustainable blueprint for character education in culturally rich maritime regions.
Wiji Lestari, E. Lestari, Yanuar Bagas Arwansyah· International Conference on...· 0 citations
This study aims to analyze the process of forming digital ethics and student character through Social Studies (IPS) learning based on a virtual exploration of the Kebumen Geopark in the era of digital transformation. The increasing use of digital technology among students presents challenges that require strengthening digital literacy, not only in technical skills but also in responsibility, critical thinking, and social and environmental awareness. The researcher applied a qualitative approach using a case study design to examine this phenomenon in depth. The study focused on seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Gombong. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, classroom observation, and documentation of virtual exploration activities in the Kebumen Geopark. Participants were selected using purposive sampling, involving students and Social Studies teachers as the main data sources. Data analysis followed an interactive model consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal three main themes: (1) virtual exploration experiences as a means of building contextual understanding of local environment and culture, (2) collaborative digital interaction that fosters awareness of ethical technology use, and (3) social and environmental reflection that strengthens students’ digital character. This study indicates that Social Studies learning based on virtual exploration can serve as a pedagogical strategy to integrate digital literacy, character education, and place-based learning. The findings provide implications for the development of value-oriented digital learning practices and serve as a basis for further research on digital character education models in various school contexts.
Pramudya Nur Annisa, Sukadari, E. Lestari· International Conference on...· 0 citations