Abstract
The research objective is to determine the role of Non-formal Education (NFE) programs in schools and children’s interest in Non-formal Education The study uses a quantitative analysis approach. The results show there is a holistic and synergistic relationship between Non-formal Education and schools. The interest of students who take the Non-formal Education program at school is “optional”, there is no compulsion, according to students’ interests, is entertaining, gives “added value” to children. NFE program analysis that strengthens the character of children includes; sports specialities strengthen the character of sportsmanship, tenacity and courage. An additional program of subject matter reinforces the character of diligent learning. The culinary training program strengthens character not to give up and the Islamic arts program strengthens creative character. Non-formal education is really needed to support the character in extracurricular in formal education NFE program in schools is very useful to provide reinforcement of positive character and even become a “must” so that students’ character develops well.
Highlights
Formal Education can never be separated from Non-Formal Education (NFE) and In-Formal Education
The results show there is a holistic and synergistic relationship between Non-formal Education and schools
Non-formal Education (NFE) program analysis that strengthens the character of children includes; sports specialities strengthen the character of sportsmanship, tenacity and courage
Summary
Formal Education can never be separated from Non-Formal Education (NFE) and In-Formal Education. Non-Formal Education functions as an adjunct and adjunct to formal education through extracurricular programs and outside school programs. This is very helpful in producing competent graduates and of character, especially schools that implement full-day schools with many PNF programs. Strengthening of character as stated by (Budiman & Suva, 2018) based on class, school culture and society. Strengthening character through culture in schools includes the habituation of values in the daily life of the school, school branding, teacher modelling, school ecosystems, norms, regulations, and school traditions. Schools are never separated from Non-formal Education (NFE). Non-formal Education functions like addition and supplement to formal education through extra-curricular programs and outing school programs
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