Building Student’s Character in Primary School Through Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of School Program

Abstract

Primary school as a place of learning is expected to be able to provide initial experience to introduce how to create solutions to problems and find new paths to a better and more sustainable future. We as individuals and community members in schools together with the government are responsible for creating a prosperous life. This research is to find out what activities have been carried out in schools that support the Sustainable Development Goals Program (SDGs). From these school activities, what characters can be built? What activities can be added to shaping the character of students in elementary schools? The research method is qualitative, with the type of document and content analysis, and interviews. The data of this study came from 54 primary schools consisting of 27 public and 27 private primary schools, representing 8 provinces in 18 districts/cities with accreditation A 87%, accreditation B 9%, and other 4% have not yet released the accreditation. The implementation of school programs referred to 17 SDGs programs. The results obtained by activities carried out by primary schools helped develop programs of Quality Education 55%, Life on Land 33%, Zero Hunger, and Good Health & Well Being 6%. Five main character values can be formed, namely, religion, nationalism, independence, cooperation, and integrity. Other activities that can be added to the school program include; donate items that are no longer used; don't waste food & support local farmers; avoid wasting water; use energy-efficient tools; bike, walk or use public transportation; bring your shopping bag; turn off lights; take a quick shower.