The Influence of Javanese Culture on the Education Curriculum in Indonesia
Javanese culture has a strong influence on the entire education curriculum in Indonesia, especially on the implementation of the four main strengths of Javanese culture, namely mythos , logos, ethos, and pathos . These four pillars form the spirit of Javanese culture as self-cultivation for every human being in Indonesia. This paper aims to describe several main ideas surrounding the influence of Javanese culture on the education system and curriculum in Indonesia, in particular the aforesaid four pillars of Javanese culture. In addition, it will also explain the role of culture as an initiator, dynamist, and inspiration for the development of education in Indonesia. Keywords : pillar, culture, Java, curriculum, Indonesia