The Role of Barongan Extracurricular in Fostering Elementary Student Creativity

Abstract

This study aimed to explain the role of Barongan extracurriculars in improving students' creativity. The study used qualitative, in which the authors conducted interviews in data collection, and the data validity was carried out by triangulation of sources and techniques. The results of this study were that:(1) Barongan's extracurricular activities at Public Elementary School Tempelan (PEST), Indonesia accurately improving student creativity (2) Students' interest in participating Barongan extracurriculars (3) The role of students in the Barongan group, and performances in different locations give students the imagination to overcome these shortcomings. (4) Barongan extracurricular can raise awareness of preserving local culture and develop students' dancing and musical talent.Implication: Suggestions for school to be able to do many works in other fields to shape the interests and talents of students. This study described the role of Barongan extracurricular in fostering the creativity of students.