Instilling social tolerance in elementary school students

Abstract

This study aims to explore the process of instilling social tolerance values in elementary school students through the content of local wisdom from Betawi culture. The value of tolerance is crucial for elementary school students, as it can significantly impact their daily interactions and long-term behavior. The research employs a descriptive method with a qualitative approach, which allows for an in-depth understanding of how teachers incorporate Betawi culture and local wisdom into their teaching of tolerance. The study involved 28 participants from 9 different ethnic groups in Indonesia, making it a multicultural study. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and questionnaires. The findings indicate that the use of Betawi culture’s local wisdom has a positive impact on teaching tolerance, as students can easily remember and model these values in their own lives. This research has important implications for educators, including teachers and university lecturers, to emphasize the teaching of tolerance as an essential value in multicultural contexts.

Keywords:  Culture; learners; local wisdom; tolerance value