Integration of Character Education in Citizenship Education Learning to Develop the Character of Elementary School Students

Abstract

Integrating character education into citizenship education is an important strategy for developing the character of elementary school students. Citizenship education is a subject that has great potential in integrating character education which is a very important aspect in student development. In this research, a qualitative case study method was carried out to explore and understand the realities that occur in depth and depth regarding the integration of character education at the planning and implementation stages of educational learning in elementary schools. The research method used in this research is the library research method, where the author collects data from references and review articles available on trusted websites. By integrating character education into citizenship education learning, pedagogical learning will experience changes, such as integrating the concept of character into the development process to be able to develop and shape the personalities of elementary school students better. The research results show that integrating character education into citizenship education learning can encourage students to have a positive attitude, both in interacting with other people and in everyday life. Research also shows that integrating character education into citizenship education can develop better character in students who are able to realize their rights and obligations as citizens, and have an ethical attitude. In this research, data was collected through direct observation, interviews and notes. The collected data will be used to understand how to integrate character education into citizenship education learning in elementary schools and how to integrate the concept of character into its development. It is hoped that this research can contribute to the development of character education in civic education learning in elementary schools and can be a reference for teachers in developing student character through civic education.