The Implementation of Contextual-Based Indonesian Language Instruction Integrated with The Noble Values of Ki Hajar Dewantara's Teachings

The era of globalization and technological progress has led to several negative consequences, including a decline in moral values among students, especially at the junior high school level. This study aims to implement a contextual-based Indonesian language learning approach that integrates the noble values of Ki Hajar Dewantara's teachings as a solution for shaping students' character. The research employs a qualitative approach, utilizing data collection methods such as interviews, observations, and document analysis. The study's subjects include the management of the Dewantara Kirti Griya Museum, the head of the education office, teachers, and junior high school students in Boyolali Regency. The results indicate that contextual-based learning effectively introduces values such as independence, responsibility, and cultural appreciation, which are aligned with Ki Hajar Dewantara's educational principles. Despite challenges, such as the difficulty in understanding certain Javanese terms, the solution identified was to translate these terms into more accessible Indonesian. The implementation of this approach offers a promising solution to addressing character-related issues in the era of globalization.