Independent Character Research Articles

Building Independent Generations from an Early Age: The Crucial Role of Early Childhood Education Teachers

This study aims to find out the crucial role of early childhood education teachers in fostering children’s independence from an early age. This research was conducted using a qualitative descriptive method with data collection through observation, interviews, and documentation. The main subjects in this study were teachers and children. The results of the study show that the role of teachers in increasing children’s independence by providing opportunities for children, and applying learning in school. The role of a supervisor is carried out in a way that teachers habituate and repeat to children, teachers who have extensive knowledge, and teachers who instill a neat attitude in children. Independent children always want to try their own way in doing things, not depend on others and children know when the time to ask others for help. This study contributes that the special methods used by teachers to instill independent character values in children are using habituation methods, storytelling methods, affirmation methods, singing, poetry, and knowing, feeling, and direct practice both at school and at home so that the application of independent character values is more imprinted in children.

“I” Value the Future, but “We” Value the Past: The Impact of Self‐Construal on Nostalgia Versus Forestalgia Narrative Ads

ABSTRACTMarketers often use narrative ads as a powerful tool to shape consumer attitudes. These ads deliver key messages through storytelling, but what makes a story effective in the eyes of the consumer remains largely unexplored. Using a Facebook field study and a series of four experimental studies, we examined the interaction between the narrative's temporal type (nostalgia vs. forestalgia) and the characters' self‐construal (interdependent vs. independent) on consumer attitudes. Drawing on regulatory focus theory and regulatory fit theory, we found that consumers prefer forestalgia (vs. nostalgia) narrative ads when paired with an independent (vs. interdependent) character. In addition, this effect was mediated by narrative transportation, which enhanced consumers' attitudes toward the ad. These findings advance our understanding of effective narrative advertising and offer practical insights for marketers by highlighting the importance of aligning the narrative temporal type with the character's self‐construal to create more impactful ads.

Strengthening Islamic Religious Education Values in Developing Independent Character

This study explores the strengthening of Islamic Religious Education values at the Nyai Ahmad Dahlan Ponorogo Child Welfare Institution (LKSA NAD) in developing foster children's independence. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documents. Validity was tested by triangulation, and data analysis was carried out using the Miles interactive model, including collection, condensation, presentation, and conclusion. Strengthening the values of Islamic Education (PAI) at LKSA NAD plays a vital role in developing the character of independence of foster children. Strengthening the values of PAI at LKSA NAD is carried out through material, habituation, and lectures. Strengthening the material includes memorisation of the qur'an, interpretation, the qur'an and hadith, aqidah akhlaq, fiqh, and imla, qira'ah (recitation), arabic language learning, muhadarah (speech), al-Islam and Muhammadiyah, tartil reading the qur'an. Habituation is carried out through activities at the Ramadhan short-term boarding school, obligatory and sunnah worship, while lectures are given in religious study (kajian). This program has successfully increased foster children's independence, especially in making independent decisions, understanding moral values, and preparing themselves professionally with Islamic ethics. Foster children realise the benefits of this program in facing independent life in the future, although it was initially challenging. Materials such as memorising the qur'an, aqidah akhlaq, fiqh, and muhadarah are essential in strengthening PAI values. This study shows that strengthening Islamic Education values significantly contributes to increasing foster children's independence through Islamic ethics and responsible decision-making skills.

Peningkatan Sikap Percaya Diri Peserta Didik Melalui Model Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning untuk Kelas X E SMA Tarakanita Citra Raya

This classroom action research aims to determine the improvement in students’ attitudes in terms of self-confidence through the Problem-Based Learning for Grade X students at SMA Tarakanita Citra Raya. This research, which employs a qualitative research method, processes the learning activities to develop students’ attitudes through group discussions, information analysis, and discussion results in class presentations. The increase in students’ self-confidence becomes a form of independent character development, aligning with the goals of the Pancasila student profile and as a key part of character development according to the Tarakanita Cc5+ Curriculum. Ultimately, using this model can bring about a change in students’ mindset regarding their valuable abilities, enabling them to manage their emotions in responding to opinions and feedback from other group members. This increase in self-confidence will greatly assist in realizing the material of Catholic Religious Education, namely being critical of the influence of Mass Media and Social Media. High self-confidence in students leads them to be able to see the positive and negative aspects of social media in their daily lives

The Effects of Morning Assembly Activities on the Independence Character of Students (Pre-Experimental Designs at SMK Karya Mandiri Nusawungu)

This study aims to determine the extent of morning assembly activities' effects on students' independent character. The method used in this research is Pre-Experimental Designs with a One-Shot Case Study design. The sample comprises 56% or 157 students from the total 10th-grade classes. Data collection techniques employed in this study include observation, interviews, documentation, and questionnaires. The data analysis method utilized is the Partial T-test. The results indicate that morning assembly activities impact the independent character of students at SMK Karya Mandiri Nusawungu. This conclusion is based on the Partial T-test results, which show a calculated T value of 18.043 compared to a table value of 0.67608 and a significance value of 0.000, which is less than 0.05, indicating that morning assembly activities significantly affect the independent character of students. Furthermore, the simple linear regression test results reveal a correlation value of 0.823 or 82.3%, which falls into the very high category. Additionally, the coefficient of determination (R Square) test results show a value of 67.7%, indicating that it is clear that variable X (morning assembly activities) affects variable Y (independent character). The high R Square value demonstrates that morning assembly activities significantly affect students' independent character.

The Relationship between Teacher Teaching Quality and the Independent Character and Discipline of Kindergarten Group B Children in Taman District Madiun City

The Relationship between Teacher Teaching Quality and the Independent Character and Discipline of Kindergarten Group B Children in Taman District Madiun City

A Study on the Phonetic Symbols of Action Characters in Shuowen · Renbu

The study of Chinese philology has always been of interest to Sinologists worldwide. As a pictographic script, Chinese characters are divided into independent meaningful single-font character and composite characters made up of multiple elements. Some composite characters are formed by combining a meaningful symbol with a phonetic symbol, which are known as "semantic-phonetic characters (pictophonetic characters)". We have discovered that some semantic-phonetic characters also convey meaning, and the meanings they express belong to certain categories, reflecting the psychology of the people who created the characters and the cultural features of the Han ethnic group. In this article, we will conduct a thorough exploration of the behavior-related characters in Shuowen·Renbu, a monumental ancient Chinese work.

Implementation of Early Childhood Character Education in Improving Students' Personality

It is important to instill student character education in every educational institution from an early age because character education has the same essence and meaning as moral education. The aim of this research is, among other things, to describe the implementation of religious, disciplined and independent character education at Al Badar Kindergarten. The research approach used in this research is a qualitative research method. Research findings show that the implementation of character formation in young students with religious, disciplined and independent elements at Al Badar Tulungagung Kindergarten is carried out through stages, program planning, integration processes, character formation and evaluation. The process of character learning in religious elements includes the habit of saying greetings, praying, praying in congregation, reading the Qur'an, and memorizing. The process of character learning in the discipline element includes time discipline and attitude discipline. The process of learning character education in the independent element is carried out by getting used to going to school alone, studying in your own class, doing your own activities, and solving your own problems. The process of learning character education in the independent element is carried out by getting used to going to school alone, studying in your own class, doing your own activities, and solving your own problems.

Fostering Superior Characters: Development of Innovative Instruments for Critical Reasoning and Independent Character in the Realm of Science Topic

The purpose of this study was to develop a critical reasoning and independent character instrument on the topic of human blood circulation. The method used was research and development (R&D) with a 4D model (Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate). The results showed that the validity value of the content of critical reasoning instruments obtained a final value of 0.97, while independent instruments obtained a value of 1, which was perfect. Judging from empirical validity, vital and independent reasoning instruments were declared valid because they had a value above 0.355 from 31 students tested. Critical and independent reasoning instruments were declared reliable. The Alpha Cronbach value >0.70 had good distinguishing power because the value of the Corrected Item-Total Correlation did not exceed the Alpha Cronbach value. Developing assessment instruments for a critical and independent character in human blood circulation for fifth-grade elementary students was successful, demonstrating high validity and reliability, and held the significant potential to enhance science education through technology integration.

Character-Based Inclusive Education Management at Senior High School: A Qualitative Case Study

The objective of this study is to comprehend the management of character-based inclusive education at Al Firdaus High School, an institution recognized nationally for maintaining its status as an inclusive school with a focus on instilling character-based Islamic values. Awarded the Inclusive Education Award by the Ministry of Education and Culture in 2012, Al Firdaus High School serves as a model inclusive school. This qualitative research employs a case study approach, categorized under descriptive research, and was conducted at SMA Al Firdaus Sukoharjo, gathering data through participant observation, structured interviews, and documentation. The research identified ten-character values integrated into five national characters: religious, nationalist, independent, mutual cooperation, and integrity. Specifically, the values of being balanced and reflective are encompassed within the religious character; caring within the nationalist character; knowledgeable, inquiry-driven, risk-taking, and communicative within the independent character; open-minded within mutual cooperation; and thinker and principled within integrity. The study highlights how Al Firdaus High School integrates Islamic character-based values into its inclusive education framework, promoting inclusivity and holistic student development. This integration reflects the school’s commitment to fostering a balanced, reflective, caring, knowledgeable, inquisitive, risk-taking, communicative, open-minded, thoughtful, and principled student body. As a national model, the school’s recognition and award for inclusive education underscore its successful management and implementation of these principles, providing valuable insights for other institutions aiming to develop inclusive education programs grounded in character-based values.

Pendidikan Karakter Mandiri dalam Wacan Bocah Majalah Panjebar Semangat 2023

Panjebar Selamat Magazine is a Javanese language magazine that provides various kinds of reading material, the contents of which contain character education values. Character education is the main thing, it is hoped that character education can become the most important foundation for Indonesian children to have good dignity. This research aims to explain the description and analyze the values ​​of character education in the children's discourse of Panjebar Spirit magazine. This research uses a sociological theoretical approach. The method used is qualitative descriptive analysis theory. The source of data used in this research is children's stories in the Panjebar Spirit magazine. The data used in this research are excerpts from children's stories in the Panjebar Spirit magazine. The instruments used were the researchers themselves and supporting instruments, namely the Panjebar Selamat magazine, books and stationery. Techniques for collecting data using reading, note-taking and describing techniques. The method of data analysis used in this research is by collecting data, classifying data, presenting data, and concluding data. The results of this research are independent character education, there are four parts, namely: hard work, creativity, discipline, and courage.

Pembentukan Karakter Kemandirian Siswa melalui Implementasi Full Day School di SDIT Kreatif Makkah Padang

This research aims to: 1) Understand the implementation of the formation of students' independent character through the implementation of the full day school program at SDIT Creative Makkah Padang. 2) Knowing the supporting factors in forming students' independent character through the full day school program at SDIT Creative Makkah Padang. 3) Knowing the factors inhibiting the formation of students' independent character through the full day school program at SDIT Creative Makkah Padang. The research method used in this research is a qualitative method with a descriptive approach supported by data collection techniques in the form of interviews with 6 teaching staff, observations at school and data obtained from various literature such as books, journals and other related sources. The results of the research show that: 1) The formation of students' independent character is carried out with a curriculum by including tahfidz in the daily study schedule and the formation of personality character through habituation activities by carrying out dhuha prayers and obligatory noon and asr prayers in congregation. 2) Supporting factors in the formation of independent character are strong commitment from all parties who take part in cultivating student character, clear and structured planning of each activity, support and cooperation from teachers and parents. 3) Obstacles to the formation of independent character values are the different backgrounds and characters of students.

Application of the Wordwall Application in Social Studies Learning to Develop Independent Character in Elementary School Students

The independence of students in elementary schools is considered to be still low, because many students are still dependent on teachers for learning, and friends who are more brilliant in doing questions. The culture of cheating when taking exam questions reflects that students do not have confidence in their abilities. This research aims to provide a description of the use of the Wordwall application as a learning medium for Natural and Social Sciences (IPAS) in cultivating the independent character of students in elementary schools. Researchers used descriptive qualitative research with data sources from interviews, observation and documentation. The data obtained was then narrated to get a general overview of the application of the Wordwall application in cultivating the independent character of Bustanul Ulum Islamic Elementary School students. The results of the research show that there is a change in attitude that occurs after using learning media in the form of the Wordwall application. Changes can be seen from students' activeness during the learning process, and the reduced habit of asking more brilliant friends when doing questions and exams. Educators are expected to be able to innovate and think creatively with existing features as alternative learning media to achieve learning goals, one of which is the formation of student character.

The Effectiveness of Digital Comics Based on Sasak Folklore on the Reading Literacy and Independent Character of Grade IV Elementary School Students

The Effectiveness of Digital Comics Based on Sasak Folklore on the Reading Literacy and Independent Character of Grade IV Elementary School Students

Forming Children's Independent Character through the Habituation Method in Group A Paud Satya Prawira in Academic Year 2021/2022

This study aims to describe efforts to shape children's independent character at Satya Prawira PAUD in the 2021/2022 academic year. This research focuses more on how to increase the independent character of children at the age of 4-5 years. This research is a Classroom Action Research (PTK) where the subjects in this study are group A students from PAUD Satya Prawira with a total of 10 students. The focus of this research is the independent character of children at the age of 4-5 years. In this study, researchers used a habituation method in the form of giving examples and an action that can help children's independent character to increase according to the criteria desired by the researcher. In this study for data collection only used two cycles, in which cycle I the level of children's independence was still low because there were still some children's independence had not increased significantly. In cycle I with the results of Developing as Expected (BSH) there were 3 children or equivalent to 30%, and Developing Very Well (BSB) consisted of 7 children or equivalent to 70%. In addition, there is also a cycle II as a planning improvement action which from cycle I to cycle II has increased by 10% so that children who are Developing as Expected (BSH) consist of 2 children or equivalent to 20%, and Developing Very Well (BSB) totaling 8 children or equivalent to 80%. So, with this increase, the researcher stopped his research because the researcher had obtained the right results according to the desired classical value. However, the individual scores are still less than perfect and there are still children who are below the assessment criteria.

Analisis Kemandirian Peserta Didik Kelas 1B dalam Penerapan Pembelajaran Projek Penguatan Profil Pelajar Pancasila (P5) di SD Negeri Tugu Jebres Surakarta Tahun Pelajaran 2023/2024

The aim of this research is 1) to determine the independence of class 1B students in implementing P5 learning. 2) knowing the form of independence of class 1B students in implementing P5 learning. 3) know and describe the factors that influence the independence of class 1B students in implementing P5 learning. 4) find out what efforts are made by the school to overcome problems that arise in the implementation of P5 learning related to the independence of class 1B students. This research was carried out at Tugu Jebres Elementary School, Surakarta. This form of research uses descriptive qualitative research methods. This research strategy uses a qualitative descriptive design with a case study approach. The subjects of this research included class 1B teachers, class 1B students and parents of class 1B students. The object of this research is independence in implementing P5 to increase the independent character value of class 1B students at SD Negeri Tugu Jebres Surakarta. The data collection techniques used were observation, interviews and documentation. The results of the research can be concluded that: 1) the independence of class 1B students in implementing P5 at SD Negeri Tugu Jebres Surakarta consists of 6 indicators. The independence of class 1B students in implementing P5 is categorized as 80% of students being independent. 2) the form of independence of class 1B students in implementing P5 learning includes students being able to learn on their own. 3) factors that influence the independence of class 1B students in implementing P5 learning are influenced by internal factors and external factors. 4) the efforts made by the school to overcome problems that arise in the implementation of P5 learning are that teachers and the school will always encourage, motivate and provide opportunities for students so that they can learn and be independent.

Parental Role: Internalization of the Development of Independent, Disciplined, and Responsible Character Values for Children Aged 5-6 Years

Parents play a crucial role in shaping the character of their children, and the character of children is closely tied to the involvement of both parents. This study aims to examine how parents function as educators, motivators, role models, controllers, and providers (facilitators) in cultivating character values, discipline, and responsibility in children. The research was conducted using qualitative methods with a sequential and phenomenological approach. Photovoice, combined with thematic analysis, served as the type and source of data. Data collection involved interviews and observations, with six pairs of parents with 5-6-year-old children participating in the study. The analysis revealed that parents, through their various roles, internalize the development of independent, disciplined, and responsible character values in their children. The study concludes that children aged 5-6 exhibit character values learned through a process of observation and imitation. Future research is encouraged to utilize these findings as a reference for instilling character values in children. Keywords: character value, early childhood, parental role

Learning the Value of Character Education from Indonesian Animation Series: Adit & Sopo Jarwo

It is urgent to carry out character education because with the provision of character education students will be able to empower their potential to build their personal character so that they are able to become individuals who are beneficial to themselves and their environment. Focus and aim of this research is to analyze the value of character education from the Indonesian Animation Series: Adit Sopo Jarwo for elementary school students. Type of research used is a qualitative research method with a descriptive type. The data sampling technique used purposive sampling and the samples in this study were fourth grade elementary school students and teachers who taught in that class. The research procedure used in this research uses qualitative data analysis techniques, namely data collection, data reduction, presenting data in descriptive form and making conclusions. Data collection techniques were carried out using interviews and observations. Based on the research that has been carried out, the results and conclusions are obtained that the Indonesian Animation series Adit & Sopo Jarwo has character education value, namely the mutual cooperation character in the episode "Serunya Kerja Bakti dan Tamasya Bersama" and the independent character in the episode "Bunda Pergi Adel Mandiri", so that the Indonesian Animation series Adit & Sopo Jarwo can be used as audio visual media to instill the character of mutual cooperation and independence in elementary school students.

'SIMLA' Educational Game-Based Learning Media for the Inculcation of Pancasila Symbols and Principles, Augmenting Independent Character

The transition from the K13 curriculum to an independent curriculum creates problems, especially in the learning process and learning media. A learning process needs to be supported by good learning media to achieve learning goals. This research aims to develop the educational game learning media "SIMLA" with material on the symbols and principles of Pancasila to strengthen the independent character of fourth-grade elementary school students. The type of research used is the research and development (R&D) ADDIE development model. The research subjects were material experts, media, teachers, and fourth-grade elementary school students. Data collection includes interview guides, validation instruments, and student questionnaires. This quantitative data was obtained from material, media, user/teacher, and student validator questionnaires. Qualitative data was obtained from suggestions and input from experts, users, and students. The validator analysis technique uses a Likert Scale. Data obtained from product trials and usage tests uses the Guttman scale. The results obtained from material validation were 87.5% (very valid), media validation 93.75% (very valid), user validation 100% (very valid), and product trials 100% (very practical/interesting). It is practical and fun to improve independent character. The results of the paired t-test show that this product is very effective in improving students' abilities. The educational game learning media produced using the Construct 3 application is valid and can improve student learning outcomes.

Increasing Teacher Ability in Implementing Mind Map Based E-Modules by Strengthening Students' Independent Learning Character through IHT at Banjarharjo Kalibawang Kulon Progo Public Elementary School for Academic Year 2022/2023

The aim of this research is to improve the ability of teachers to apply Mind Mapp-based E-Modules by strengthening students' independent learning character through IHT and improving the ability of researchers to manage IHT at the Banjarharjo Kalibawang Kulon Progo State Elementary School for the 2021/2022 academic year. The type of research carried out was School Action Research (PTS) which was carried out over 2 cycles consisting of 2 meetings. The subjects of this research were 8 teachers consisting of class teachers and subject teachers at the Banjarharjo Kalibawang Kulon Progo Public Elementary School. Observation results regarding the feasibility of implementing E-modules in each cycle, cycle I 1st meeting: reached 2.71: percentage 67.81%; following the 2nd meeting it reached 3.36; percentage 83.95%; following cycle II, 1st meeting, the average score reached 3.54; percentage 88.38%; following the second cycle II meeting the average score was 3.69; the percentage reached 92.19%. Based on participant activities, the average score for cycle I of the 1st meeting reached 3.06; percentage 76.42%; next cycle I, second meeting, the average score was 3.39; percentage 84.84%; Following are the results from cycle II of the 1st meeting, an average score of 3.54 was obtained; percentage 88.61%; Furthermore, the results obtained in the second cycle of the second meeting were an average score of 3.70; percentage 92.50%; Results of participants' assessments of researchers/resource persons for cycles I and II, the average score obtained for cycle I of the 1st meeting; 81.08%; following the 2nd meeting 84.30%, then in cycle II the 1st meeting reached 88.43%; Following are the results of the second cycle II meeting, the average score is 90.44%.