Malay Folklore "The legend of Alut Island" As a Media of Character Education Maritime Society

The Maritime Society of the Riau Islands Province has various forms and varieties of folklore, for instance the Legend of the Alut Island. This legend has the value of local wisdom that is appropriate for character education media at the primary and secondary education levels. The purpose of this study is (1) to describe the educational value of Alut Island folklore characters, (2) assist teachers in providing literary teaching materials (folklore), (3) help the availability of learning materials about folklore, and to (4) introduce students about the folklore of Alut Island. This research includes qualitative research. The research method uses content analysis method. Data collection techniques using document techniques and the data analysis using structural techniques. The result of the research is that the Legend of Alut Island contains character education values, for instance religious values, hard work, and responsibility values.