Abstract
The focus of this article's discussion is related to the integration of character education based on local culture at Madrasah Aliyah (Senior High School) in Aceh. The participants were determined purposively, and they were six Madrasah principals, and 50 teachers served at Madrasah Aliyah (Islamic secondary school ) throughout Aceh. The data were analyzed following the procedures of qualitative research. The results of the study suggest that the integration of character education based on local Acehnese culture was carried out through integration in learning, the preparation of a Characteristic Learning Implementation Plan (RPP) module, the role of the teacher as a role model, and the development of pesantren (boarding school) culture. The integration of character education based on local wisdom at Madrasah Aliyah in Aceh has implications for student character development, such as religion, integrity, critical thinking, independence, participating in social activities, and responsibility. Furthermore, the implementation of character education in the conditions of the Covid-19 pandemic was carried out through a distance-learning system (online). However, the use of this system still faces technical problems, but as a whole, it can be implemented effectively.
 Keywords: Character building, Integration, Online Learning, Covid-19
Highlights
Aceh is one of the provinces in Indonesia implementing a special autonomy status in the field of Islamic law
The implementation of character education in Indonesia refers to Law Number 20 of 2003 concerning the national education system; article 3 stipulates that national education functions develop capabilities and shape the character and civilization of a nation with dignity in the context of educating the nation's life, as well as, aiming at developing the potential of students
The implementation of education in Aceh is carried out in an Islamic manner and based on Acehnese culture as local wisdom, which refers to the stipulation of Aceh Qanun No.11 of 2014 concerning the Implementation of Aceh Education
Summary
Aceh is one of the provinces in Indonesia implementing a special autonomy status in the field of Islamic law. One of the Acehnese cultures is the culture of “pu mulia jame” (culture of honoring guests) through the Ranup Lampuan dance, which is one of the traditional dances originating from the Aceh region. This dance is a welcoming dance usually performed by female dancers by presenting a specific kind of traditional food as a welcoming sign. This traditional dance, which is quite famous in Aceh, is often performed to welcome honored guests and other traditional welcoming events. The Ranup Lampuan dance has been integrated into the learning process to strengthen students' character in Aceh
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