Informal Learning of Children in The Family of Different Ethnic Parents in South Sulawesi Province

The purpose of this study is to describe and categorize the informal learning of children in the families of different ethnic parents in the area of South Sulawesi Province. The use of qualitative research methods is the focus of expressing meaning based on the experience of different ethnic marriage couples. This study examines the individual behavior of ethnic Balinese and Bugis/Wotu parents. In addition to in-depth interviews, data collection techniques were carried out through indirect documentation and observation techniques. Data analysis to provide a categorization of meaning inductively. The results found that the informal learning of children of different ethnic couples in the family environment. Informal learning of parents are conducted through two approaches. First, the initiative of parents in providing understanding and role models for their children. This learning is obtained from the family environment consciously or unconsciously, dialogically and participatory. Secondly, not the initiative of parents or intervention from certain parties (teachers and peers) helped provide understanding and role models for ethnic children. Conscious learning through instructional teaching in schools and peer relationships are active-dialogical and participatory.