Bringing the Value of Local Wisdom to Life: Optimizing Indonesian Language Learning with the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Model

This research focuses on the content of local wisdom contained in literary works that are used as media as well as learning resources for elementary school students. This study aims to describe the application of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model in learning based on local wisdom. (2) Describe the content of local wisdom contained in the folklore of Jaka Tarub, Malin Kundang, and Timun Mas and (3) the practical implications are reviewed from the students' learning experience in living the content of local wisdom with the PBL model in Indonesian language learning in grade V of SD Negeri 1 Bangsri Geyer Grobogan for the 2024/2025 school year. The method used focuses on the type of qualitative research with a case study approach. The data used from observations, interviews, and documentation in Indonesian learning are integrated with local wisdom content using the PBL model. Data sources were obtained from students, teachers, and folklore documents titled Jaka Tarub, Malin Kundang, and Timun Mas. Data were collected by observation, interviews, and documentation. The validity of the data was checked using triangulation of methods, sources, and theories. The data is analyzed interactively starting from data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawn. The results of the study explain that learning to learn the content of local wisdom is carried out with the stages of problem orientation, organization of learning about problems, investigation, development of works, and continuous evaluation leading to the content of local wisdom.