Integrated Thematic Learning Model Based on Wayang Kancil Which can be Used to Teach Character Education Values to Pupils of Elementary Schools in Surakarta, Indonesia

This research is aimed at developing integrated thematic learning based on Wayang Kancil (a name of special kind of puppet show) in order to implant character values to pupils in elementary schools in Surakarta. The method of the research is Research and Development (R&D). The data source of this research are the learning activities of the third grade of Elementary Schools (ES), the informants who are the teachers and pupils from the third grade of ES, document in the form of notes of the interviews and observations. The data validation is done through data source triangulation and method triangulation. The result of research: an integrated thematic learning based on wayang uses several methods, namely: discovery method, inquiry, mind mapping, discussions, assignments, demonstrations, question-answers, and role-play. Applying all these method together, several character education values of the pupil, among others things: self-reliance in forwarding one’s ideas, ability to work together in groups, discipline (in time), honesty (of doing one’s duty), democratic (ability to receive someone else’s or other group ideas), responsibility in doing assignments and having spirit in finishing the task whether or not facing obstacles.