PENGEMBANGAN MODEL PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER TERINTEGRASI DALAM PEMBELAJARAN BIDANG STUDI DI SEKOLAH DASAR

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Abstract: The Development of a Character Education Model Integrated into Subject Matters in Elementary School. This article is based on the results of the first year study of a three-year study aiming to develop a character education model using a comprehensive approach integrated into the learning of the Indonesian language, science, and social studies in elementary school, together with the development of a school culture. The research subjects comprised four elementary schools in the Province of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The results of this study revealed that an effective model of character education is one implementing a comprehensive approach integrated into subject matters, using multimethods i.e. inculcation, modeling, value facilitation, and soflt skills development, accompanied by the development of a positive school culture; the school principal and staff members, teachers, and parents should be involved in the practice of character education; and the activities should be conducted in class, out of class, and at home. Keywords: character education, comprehensive approach, integrated learning, school culture