How to Integrate Character Education in Science Learning?

Abstract

Character education plays an important role in our lives. The Government of Indonesia is promoting the strengthening of character education in all aspects, including in education. Each teacher is expected to integrate character education in every subject, including science subjects. However, the findings show that science teachers have difficulty in integrating these two things. The purpose of this paper is to express the pattern of character education integration in science learning. The research method used is the development research by using ADDIE model training design (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation). Based on the results of the application of the ADDIE model in the field, the results show (1) the science teacher's understanding of the basic concepts of character education (2) the training materials required by science teachers and (3) pattern of character education in science learning. The study concludes that the integration of character education in science learning is practiced in the context of relevant learning, planned in instructional design and assessed through appropriate assessment instruments. The results of this study are expected to be applied in science learning in the classrooms.