Transformasi dan Digitalisasi Gending Rare Bali Sebagai Media Pelestarian Budaya dan Pendidikan Anti-Bullying Bagi Anak dan Remaja

Abstract

Balinese Gending Rare is an important form of cultural heritage that serves not only artistic and recreational functions but also embodies social values, character education, and local wisdom that can be contextualized within anti-bullying education. This study aimed to: (1) identify the social, character education, and local wisdom values embedded in Balinese Gending Rare that are relevant to anti-bullying education; (2) formulate a conceptual model of anti-bullying education based on Balinese Gending Rare; and (3) develop a digital book prototype as a medium for cultural preservation and anti-bullying education for children and adolescents. The study employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach using mixed methods and the ADDIE model, comprising Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate stages. Data were collected through observation, interviews, documentation, literature review, expert validation, questionnaires, and a limited product trial. Data were analyzed qualitatively and descriptively to identify cultural values, formulate the conceptual model, and evaluate the initial characteristics of the prototype. The findings indicate that Balinese Gending Rare embodies values of togetherness, empathy, care, respect, tolerance, responsibility, self-control, positive communication, and appreciation of differences, which are relevant to bullying prevention. These values can be formulated into a conceptual anti-bullying education model integrating cultural awareness, understanding of cultural values, character and social-emotional development, understanding of bullying, reflection, and positive behavioral practice. Furthermore, these values were transformed into a digital book prototype integrating lyrics, illustrations, audio, cultural meanings, character values, anti-bullying messages, learning activities, and reflection. The limited trial indicates the potential of the prototype as a contextual, educational, engaging, and age-appropriate medium for children and adolescents. This study highlights the potential of transforming and digitizing Balinese Gending Rare as an innovative approach to revitalizing cultural heritage while integrating local wisdom into character education and bullying prevention in the digital era.