Folklore-Based Digital Character Comics (FBDCC): A Conceptual Framework for Integrating Character Education and Cultural Heritage

Nurlaily Khoirun Ni'mah; Nugraheni Eko Wardani; Chafit Ulya

Authors

Nurlaily Khoirun Ni'mah Indonesian Language and Education, Universitas Sebelas Maret
Nugraheni Eko Wardani Indonesian Language and Education, Universitas Sebelas Maret
Chafit Ulya Indonesian Language and Education, Universitas Sebelas Maret

Keywords:

Digital Comics, Character Education, Cultural Heritage, Folklore, Local Wisdom

Abstract

Local cultural heritage embedded in folklore holds potential as a source for character education; however, it is increasingly overlooked by the younger generation due to the rise of digital technology and shifting learning preferences. Meanwhile, character education has become a priority in national educational development, aiming to cultivate a generation characterized by integrity and cultural awareness. This study aims to develop a conceptual framework for a digital character comic based on the "Kyai Konang" folktale, serving as a learning medium that integrates character education with cultural preservation. The study employs a conceptual framework development approach, utilizing Design and Development Research methods during the design phase. Data were gathered through a literature review and a content analysis of the Kyai Konang folktale from Bekonang Village, Sukoharjo Regency. The research yielded four key components: the Kyai Konang folklore content as a source of local cultural values, the integration of character values, a digital comic format featuring interactive visual narratives, and reflective activities for value internalization. This conceptual framework demonstrates that folklore-based digital comics have the potential to serve as both a medium for cultural literacy and a tool for character education that is contextual, relevant, and aligned with 21st-century learning needs.

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