Ethno-Pedagogy Approaches in Community-Based Learning

Abstract

he ethno-pedagogy approach in community-based learning is an educational strategy that
emphasizes the integration of local wisdom, cultural values, and traditional practices into the teaching
and learning process. This approach is based on the view that every community has the potential for
knowledge, value systems, and educational methods that are passed down through generations, which
can be optimized to enhance the relevance of learning to the lives of learners. In practice, ethnopedagogy
facilitates
the
active
involvement
of
the
community
as
a
source
of
learning,
whether
through

oral
traditions,
arts,
customary
rituals,
or
local
economic
activities.
This
not
only
enriches
the
learning

materials

but also strengthens cultural identity, increases social participation, and supports the
preservation of cultural heritage. This approach also contributes to the character formation of learners
through the internalization of local values that are in line with sustainable community development. In
the context of community education, ethno-pedagogy encourages collaboration between educators,
community leaders, and learners in designing contextual, adaptive, and culturally-centered learning
experiences. Thus, this approach becomes one of the relevant education models in facing the
challenges of globalization, as it can harmonize modernization with the preservation of local identity.