ANALYSIS OF PATRIOTISM CHARACTER THROUGH KARAWITAN EXTRACURRICULAR

Purpose -This research aims to know the implementation of gamelan activities, identify supporting and inhibiting factors, and evaluate the impact of these activities in forming patriotic character in students at Fransiskus Elementary School, Sragen Regency. The background of this research is motivated by concerns over students' declining interest in regional arts and culture or local culture, as seen from the dominance of foreign cultures such as K-Pop among students. This research focuses on how karawitan activities can be an effective means of instilling patriotic values in students.Methodology –This study uses a descriptive qualitative method. The research sample consisted of fourth-grade students who participated in extracurricular kara witan activities. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation.Findings –The results showed that the karawitan extracurricular positively contribute to instilling patriotic values such as pride in one's own culture, appreciation of traditional arts, and increasing a sense of togetherness and discipline. Supporting factors for this activity include adequate facilities and infrastructure, while the inhibiting factor is students are still inclined toward foreign cultures.Contribution – This study supports the development of local culture-based learning in elementary schools, by showing the effectiveness of karawitan extracurricular activities in instilling a sense of love for the homeland and strengthening the national identity of students.