Implementation of Character Education through Children's Language Development in Elementary Schools

Abstract

Abstract: The application of character education through language development is very important in basic education. However, the implementation of character education is in fact not optimal. This study aims to explore the implementation of character education through language development in elementary schools. A qualitative approach was used in this study, and data was collected through observation, interviews and documentation. The population of this study consisted of 522 students and 16 teachers in 15 classes at public elementary school Silih Asah II Cirebon City, Indonesia. The research sample was taken from class 2A which consisted of 40 students, and 10 parents also gave their responses regarding this lesson. The teacher sample consisted of 5 male teachers and 5 female teachers including the school principal. The findings show that the implementation of character education through language development can be done by combining language development activities with character learning activities such as storytelling, singing, and group games involving all students. In addition, the results show that through language development, children can learn communication and social skills that help them build good character. Therefore, this study concludes that language development can be an effective means of implementing character education in elementary schools.