Development of Character Education Based on Local Wisdom in East Java, Indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to develop a mobile application based on local wisdom in East Java to support character education for students in the digital era. The application is designed to introduce local cultural values to students in an engaging and interactive way. The research method used is Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE model approach (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate). The results show that the use of this mobile application significantly enhances students' understanding of local wisdom, strengthens their sense of nationalism, and reinforces their cultural identity. Additionally, the application contributes to improving positive attitudes such as honesty, responsibility, and mutual cooperation. However, there were some technical issues related to the application's performance that need to be addressed. This study contributes to the development of technology-based learning media for character education that is more contextual and relevant to local cultural values.