Theological Values in the Poda Nalima Philosophy and Their Contribution to Early Childhood Education in Batang Baruhar Jae

Abstract

Poda Na Lima as local wisdom is an expression of giving advice and order to clean oneself. The research was conducted during the six months of February-July. This research was carried out in Batang Baruhar Jae Village in Gunung Tua, North Sumatra. This type of research is qualitative using a realist ethnographic approach. The research objects are traditional elders, parents and teachers who teach at Early Childhood Education Programs (PAUD). The PAUDs that are the research objects are AN Nur Batang Baruhar Jae PAUD, RA Darul Hakim and Al-Furqon, all of these are in Batang Baruhar Jae Village. Data collection techniques were carried out using observation, in-depth interviews and literature studies that directly examined Poda Na Lima. Then analyze the data used systematically starting from data collection, data presentation, to drawing conclusions. The research results provide an illustration that 1) Poda Na Lima is the basis for teachings, advice or life guidelines for the Angkola-Mandailing community, especially in Batang Baruhar Jae Village. 2) The Poda Na Lima philosophy really emphasizes theological values, from the Pillars of Faith, the Pillars of Islam, Development, Leadership and Service. 3) Its contribution to PAUD is; increasing children's spirituality and religion from an early age,  improving children's academic skills, increasing children's self-confidence, instilling children's sense of caring from an early age, and increasing parental pride and society.