What the study found
The study found that trust, built from local wisdom values, was the basis of the relationship between the school and the surrounding multicultural community. The authors describe this trust as rooted in cooperation and sincerity, expressed in the Javanese idea of "holobis kuntul baris."
Why the authors say this matters
The authors say this matters because peace, tolerance, and cooperation are presented as necessary in multicultural society, and the study suggests local wisdom can help support those relationships. They also conclude that the case reflects the implementation of multicultural education based on local wisdom in Indonesia.
What the researchers tested
The researchers used a qualitative-naturalistic method to examine the form of interaction and the local wisdom values that strengthen the relationship between the school and the multicultural society. The study focused on Muhammadiyah Islamic School Sendangmulyo in Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta.
What worked and what didn't
The findings indicate that the school and the community were able to maintain local wisdom values over time and protect each other. The abstract says people from different religions allowed their children to study at the school and did not worry about their children's learning activities. No specific unsuccessful cases or negative outcomes are described in the abstract.
What to keep in mind
The abstract does not provide detailed data, sample size, or step-by-step procedures. It also does not describe limitations beyond the single-school context and the broad claim that the case is an example of multicultural education grounded in local wisdom.
Key points
- Trust was identified as the basis of the school-community relationship.
- The trust was linked to local wisdom values, especially cooperation and sincerity.
- The abstract says the school and community included people of different religions and continued to support one another.
- The study used a qualitative-naturalistic method at Muhammadiyah Islamic School Sendangmulyo in Yogyakarta.
- The authors present the case as an example of multicultural education based on local wisdom.
Disclosure
- Research title:
- Local wisdom values support trust between school and multicultural community
- Authors:
- Sri Sumarni
- Publication date:
- 2026-04-25
- OpenAlex record:
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