Developing an Assessment Instrument for Character Education Reinforcement (PPK) of Upper-class Students of Elementary School

Abstract

This research aims to develop a valid and reliable PPK assessment instrument for the upper-class students of elementary school. The assessment instrument developed was a questionnaire for the upper elementary students, covering the value of religiosity, nationalism, integrity, independence, and mutual cooperation. The research and development (RnD) method with a 4-D development model which includes the stages of defining, designing, developing, and disseminating was employed. However, this research was only carried out until the third stage (development). The data analysis technique used was quantitative descriptive analysis. The instrument validity was tested using the Lawshe’s Formula (1975) involving three experts and two character education practitioners for statements referring to the instrument grid. Meanwhile, the reliability test was conducted using the Alpha Cronbach technique. The results of this research showed that (1) the PPK assessment instrument was declared valid with a coefficient value ranging from 0.75-1.00, and (2) the PPK assessment instrument was declared reliable with a reliability coefficient of 0.705 (high category). According to the results, it can be concluded that the PPK assessment instrument for the upper-class student of elementary school had met the validity and reliability requirements so that it was feasible to use.
 Keywords: assessment instrument, character education reinforcement, upper-class students of elementary school