COMPARISON OF KARAWO VALUE TRANSMISSION IN FORMAL, INFORMAL, AND NON-FORMAL EDUCATION

Abstract

Karawo embroidery is a traditional art form from Gorontalo, embodying values that shape personal character and local identity. However, data on how these values are comprehensively transmitted through formal, informal, and non-formal education remains limited. Yet, understanding Karawo values as and local identity can prevent the extinction of this embroidery. This study investigates the comparison of Karawo value transmission across three educational pathways: formal (100 students, 25 high schools), informal (50 artisan communities and households), and non-formal (10 artisan groups). Comparative analysis reveals that character value transmission differs in each pathway, resulting in separate transmission with distinct strengths and weaknesses. These findings highlight the urgency of developing an integrated value inheritance system that optimizes the roles of formal, informal, and non-formal education in preserving Karawo values for younger generations.