Applied ethnomusicology’s point of view

Redefining education based on local wisdom

This research examines the redefinition of education based on local wisdom through applied ethnomusicology perspectives using philosophical research methods and literature study approaches. Applied ethnomusicology offers a comprehensive theoretical framework for understanding how traditional music and arts can serve as foundations for more contextual and meaningful educational systems.This study analyzes various literature related to local wisdom concepts, applied ethnomusicology, and alternative educational systems to construct new understanding of local culture-based education. Through philosophical analysis, this research reveals that local wisdom-based education is not merely limited to learning and applying traditional objects or artistic artifacts from a particular region.The research findings demonstrate that local wisdom-based education provides a broader perspective on intellectual wealth values within cultures grounded in regional characteristics and problem-solving systems possessed by local communities. These findings contribute theoretically to developing more inclusive, contextual, and meaningful educational models for character development and cultural identity formation among students. This perspective transforms education from artifact-centered learning to value-based cultural understanding that encompasses indigenous knowledge systems and community-based solutions.