Strengthening Character Education Research Articles

PESANTREN BERBASIS QUR'ANY : Penguatan Pendidikan Karakter dalam Menghadapi Arus Global

Qur'ani-based Islamic boarding schools have a strategic role in facing global flows by strengthening character education. This research discusses the theoretical basis, learning methods, and the impact of Qur'ani-based Islamic boarding schools on student character development. This Islamic boarding school not only maintains traditional Islamic values, but also integrates technology and innovation in its learning approach. This research is library research where data is collected through books, articles and relevant ones used as references. Meanwhile, data analysts are used according to the researcher's abilities and understanding of the data found. Islamic boarding schools contribute positively to the formation of students' personality, ethics and tolerance. Despite facing challenges such as adapting to technology and meeting national standards, Qur'ani-based Islamic boarding schools also have the opportunity to become centers of authentic Islamic understanding in providing solutions to global challenges. This research is expected to enrich understanding of the role of Qur'ani-based Islamic boarding schools in strengthening character in the global era, as well as stimulate cooperation between Islamic boarding schools, government and society to produce a generation that is morally and ethically strong in facing global dynamics

Extending Character Education (PPK) as the Basis for Curriculum Management to Improve the Quality of Learning at SDN 2 Rimo

Character is the "soul" of education as a whole, encompassing all phases of planning, carrying out, supervising, and evaluating instruction. In order to raise the standard of instruction at SDN 2 Rimo, this study tries to explain how curriculum management based on strengthening character education (PPK) is implemented. This study combines a case study methodology with a qualitative approach. While documentation studies were used to gather secondary data, interviews and observation were used to collect primary research data. The study's findings indicate that SD Negeri 2 Rimo's curriculum management program has a significant positive impact on character education that is delivered in the classroom, in the school's culture, and in the community. This is evident from the classroom activities, which include the students' behavior in adhering to the rules and the teacher's increased attention to detail when presenting the lesson plan. Additionally, children have demonstrated excellent attitudes and character in extracurricular activities and are able to interact cordially with peers and parents. Therefore, enhancing character education has a significant impact on raising learning standards.

Biographical Character Values K.H. Abdul Syukur as a Source for Learning IPS for Strengthening Character Education

Biographical Character Values K.H. Abdul Syukur as a Source for Learning IPS for Strengthening Character Education

Development of a Character Education Model in Schools

This research aims to explore and analyze various approaches and strategies in developing character education models in schools. The method used is library research, by collecting and analyzing data from various relevant literature sources. This research provides in-depth insight into how schools can integrate character values into the curriculum and learning environment. Through this research, it is hoped that the development of an effective character education model involves steps such as identification of relevant character values, integration of character values in the curriculum, role models and real examples, active and reflective learning, involvement of parents and the community, as well as evaluation and feedback. This research also indicates that consistency and commitment from all school components is very important in building and strengthening character education. This research is expected to contribute to theoretical understanding of the importance of character education in forming students who are responsible, ethical and contribute positively to society

Penguatan Pendidikan Karakter terhadap Sikap Peduli Lingkungan Siswa Kelas III di MI Ta’lim Mubtadi 1

This research focuses on strengthening character education on the environmental care attitude of third grade students at MI Ta'lim Mubtadi 1, Cipondoh. The purpose of this study is to analyze the application of strengthening character education for students' environmental care and its obstacles. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method. Data collection methods used observation, semi-structured interviews and documentation. Using source and technique triangulation to validate the data. Data analysis is done through data collection, reduction, data display and conclusions. The results showed that the implementation of strengthening character education for environmental care attitudes was integrated through learning planning, learning processes and learning assessments, as well as school programs. This activity is oriented towards habituating the character of environmental care so that it becomes a good habit that is carried out without coercion and its implementation is class-based, school culture-based and community-based. The obstacles are the lack of awareness in students to keep the environment clean and the lack of cooperation between the school and parents in providing an understanding of the importance of environmental care attitudes.  

Policy Analysis of Strengthening Character Education in Realizing the Profile of Pancasila Students in Assisi Medan Private Primary School

Pancasila students are a way to encourage the birth of good human beings. How is the policy of strengthening character education in realizing Pancasila students in Assisi Medan Private Elementary School, with a sub-focus on the dimensions of faith, fear of God Almighty, and noble character. The purpose of this study is to find out and analyze how to realize religious morals, personal morals, morals to humans, morals to nature, and state morals. The method used in this study is a case study with data collection in the form of focused observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The results of the study explained that in realizing religious morals able to form a better person, personal morals can be implemented and applied to students so that students can uphold honesty and health that bolt students into formed characters, find that students and teachers can maintain harmony in the lives of fellow religious people, and respect the freedom to carry out worship according to their respective religions and beliefs,  Finding that health and hygiene is everyone's responsibility and in this school has stipulated that all who are in the school must maintain and care for nature to get good air and health and found that the morals of the country are also important to be instilled in students.

Character Strengthening Model of Religious Moderation Praxis Method to Improve and Develop Student Morale

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify various models of strengthening the character of students' religious moderation that have been applied in Madrasah, as well as to determine their strengths and weaknesses.   Methods: This method develops model concepts that have been tested for validity, reliability, and effectiveness. This praxis method is a way of thinking, or a mindset that can influence behavior, attitudes, and thoughts, controlling in determining various choices in life. Specifically, praxis is a method in which there is Action, or action on reflection, or evaluation and reflection on action.   Results and Conclusion: The results of research and development of a model for strengthening the character of religious moderation of MTs Negeri 2 Purworejo students. The implementation of strengthening the character of religious moderation is combined with strengthening character education in habituation, intracurricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities. The implementation has not been designed or evaluated so that it does not know the outputs and outcomes.   Research implications: The application of the character strengthening model of the religious moderation praxis method with valid and reliable instruments can increase effectiveness from an average score of 77.55 to 86.10 up 11.49% in the way students think, act, and reflect both in the Madrasah, family, and community environment.   Originality/value: The originality of this research lies in the object at the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia which issues technical guidelines for coaching and strengthening moderate character for Madrasah students with design integration methods, and curricula so that they can be implemented as expected.

Community Spirit and Local Wisdom: Strengthening Character Education through the Ngarot Tradition in Social Studies Learning

Purpose of the study: This research aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the contribution of the Ngarot tradition in shaping student character through learning Social Sciences.
 Methodology:This research uses a qualitative approach with a naturalistic research design. Data collection techniques used in-depth interviews and participant observation. Respondents in this study were selected based on variations in roles and involvement in the Ngarot tradition using purposive sampling techniques. Data analysis will be carried out using the Miles and Huberman model.
 Main Findings: The integration of Ngarot traditions in social studies learning has succeeded in improving students' character by strengthening the values of mutual cooperation and local wisdom. The impacts include increased solidarity, cooperation and environmental awareness, as well as increased appreciation of cultural heritage. School support and collaboration between teachers, students and the community played a key role in the success of this program, while the school's social environment also experienced positive improvements. The results show the effectiveness of this approach in shaping student character and enriching students' character education experiences and social knowledge. The Ngarot tradition in Indonesia has similarities with local traditions in America (Barnraising) and also Ghana (Adinkra) which have the meaning of building and strengthening a sense of togetherness, mutual cooperation and character.
 Novelty/Originality of this study: The uniqueness of this research lies in exploring the integration of Ngarot traditions in social studies education, enriching student character formation through deep local values.

Exposing Narratives in 21st Century Children's Literature for Holistic Development and Education in Strengthening Character Education for Elementary School Students

Children's literature serves as a catalyst for fostering creativity, a point emphasized by Norton, who underscores its vital part in nurturing and expanding youthful imaginations. This kidney plays a pivotal part in promoting the development of internal imaginative capacities in scholars. Beyond its part in individual growth, children's literature holds significant value in fostering personality and social development among youthful compendiums. The integration of children's literature into schoolteacher medication programs is purposeful, aiming to equip preceptors with the readiness to incorporate these textbooks into their classrooms. also, it seeks to empower preceptors to grease meaningful conversations on the motifs presented in these erudite workshops with scholars, academy administration brigades, and parents likewise. Achieving this requires schoolteacher preceptors to give ample openings for scholars to exercise the chops of opting, assaying, and agitating a different range of children's literature. In doing so, schoolteacher medication programs contribute not only to the professional development of preceptors but also to the broader educational geography by promoting the multifaceted benefits of children's literature in nurturing creativity and fostering holistic development in youthful minds.

Strengthening Character Education: The Role of Teachers in Improving the Morality of Students in the 5.0 Era

Teachers as educators will always face several challenges in teaching students. Especially in today's developments or the 5.0 era, one of which is that the morality of students is increasingly fading. This is a challenge for a teacher as well as a threat to future education if morality in this country disappears and no longer reflects the Pancasila values ​​that exist in Indonesia.

Management of Strengthening Character Education in Junior High School

This article aims to analyze the management of character education at MTs Raudlatusy Syubban Pati (Junior high school). This research uses a case study research model using a qualitative approach. The data collection techniques used in this study are observation, interview, and documentation. The results of research related to the management of strengthening character education in the case of studies at MTs Raudlatusy Syubban in this study, supporting education must fulfill the following aspects, referring to the school's vision and mission, conducting assessments to identify school potential, formulating and determining the main character values to be developed, school programs are compiled jointly with all school components, and teachers make character-based learning devices RPP (lesson plan). Character education in MTs Rudlatusy Syubban must continue to be improved because character is the main element that proves that education is successful. The more successful an education is, the better the character of the students will be. This reason is also the background for character education at MTs Raudlatusy Syubban to continue to be intensified.

INDICATING THE VALUE OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION THROUGH SILAT BEKSI IN YOUTH IN THE VILLAGE OF SILAT PETUKANGAN UTARA, SOUTH JAKARTA

This research aims to analyze the role of Silat Beksi in strengthening character education for teenagers in Kampung Silat Petukangan Utara, South Jakarta. Silat Beksi is an Indonesian cultural heritage that contains high moral and ethical values. This research uses a qualitative approach by collecting data through interviews, observation, and document analysis. The research results show that Silat Beksi has great potential for shaping the character of teenagers. Through the practice of Silat Beksi, teenagers can develop values such as discipline, a sense of responsibility, hard work, and appreciation for local cultural values and traditions. Apart from that, Silat Beksi also promotes a sense of solidarity and leadership, which are important in developing the character of teenagers. This study emphasizes the importance of supporting and expanding the Silat Beksi program in the North Petukangan Silat Village environment as an integral part of youth character education. This involves collaboration between the school, the Silat Beksi community, and the local government to ensure that the values and skills taught by Silat Beksi continue to be applied in the daily lives of teenagers.

Strengthening character education through Al-Islam and Kemuhammadiyahan based on merdeka curriculu

The aim of this research is to explore approaches to strengthening character education, describe Al-Islam and Muhammadiyahan learning models, and analyze supporting and inhibiting factors for strengthening character education through Al-Islam and Muhammadiyahan based on the Independent Curriculum. This research is field research with a qualitative approach at SMK Muhammadiyah Sampang. The technique for taking subjects in this research used purposive sampling, data was obtained by interviews, observation and documentation. The results of this research explain that strengthening character education is carried out through several activities such as the habit of tadarus, midday prayers in congregation, midday prayers, Friday routine studies, and Sunday morning studies. These activities are integrated with ISMUBA subjects which include aqidah, morals, worship, al-Qur'an, dates, muhammadiyahan and Arabic. The ISMUBA learning model uses the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model by presenting factual cases related to the material to be studied. Supporting factors for strengthening character education are the professionalism of human resources (teachers and staff), massive training and workshops in the Independent Curriculum. Meanwhile, the inhibiting factors are the absence of guidebooks for students and teachers, low student interest and awareness of ISMUBA material, and family background.

Character Education in Islamic Education: Strengthening and Implementing in the Digital Age

The digital era is marked by massive technological developments, having a significant impact on the world of education. The study aims to delineate the application and strengthening of character education through Islamic Religious Education in addressing the negative impact of technology in the digital era. The research method uses a library study as an approach to analyzing the concept of the application and strengthening of character education through Islamic religious education. The results of the study include various findings that address these concepts, highlighting strategies and methods that can be used to enhance the character of students. The research results show that Islamic-based character education is crucial in view of the impact of technological changes that affect interaction, communication, and behavior. Ethical guidance in the use of technology can be obtained through Islamic religious education, with emphasis on the application of everyday character through cultivation and uniformity. Successful character education requires shared responsibility from schools, communities, and parents. The recommendation of this study is the need for further integration between technology and character education through Islamic Religious Education. It requires a joint effort from education, parents, and the community to ensure that the use of technology is done positively, in line with student character formation.

Strengthening Character Education: An Action Research in Forming Religious Moderation in Islamic Education

A country with religious and cultural diversity, such as Indonesia, necessitates the cultivation of a moderate attitude, particularly through character education. This study aims to identify effective learning steps to develop a sense of religious moderation in high school students in Islamic Education. To achieve this goal, action research was chosen as the research design, as it provides a framework for addressing pedagogical issues and finding solutions. The study involved 50 students from two high schools in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, conducted in three research phases: pre-action, action implementation, and action evaluation. Data collection was accomplished through surveys and semi-structured interviews, allowing for data analysis utilizing two approaches: qualitative analysis employing content analysis and quantitative analysis involving descriptive statistical analysis and effectiveness testing. The study outlines five stages of learning, which are summarized in the acronym PEACE: Promotion, Elaboration, Actualization, Communication, and Evaluation. These steps improved religious moderation attitudes in four aspects: maintaining harmonious relationships with other people, respecting people’s differences, demonstrating tolerance and rejecting fanaticism, and thinking ahead. To conclude, the PEACE method proved highly effective in cultivating religious moderation attitudes, with the average N-Gain score exceeding 0.7 at 0.7653 and an N-Gain percent of 76.7%. The development of religious moderation attitudes from the perspective of other religions can be explored in future research.

BEST PRACTICE LITERASI DIGITAL NURUL IMAN “LIDI NURIM”

This best practice was aimed to convey the author's experience in applying digital literacy to create a culture of literacy among students in grades 4, 5 and 6 at SD IT Nurul Iman. The strengthening of character education through a culture of digital literacy among students needed to be developed from an early age. The students who dominate elementary school now are Z generation and alpha generation, they are connected to the digital world in their daily lives. This motivated teachers to continue to transform and innovate so that the learning process is in line with the current generation's times. There are 2 instruments used in this best practice, namely observation sheets and questionnaires. There are two observation sheets, including: (1) Observation sheet to obtain data about the teacher's activities and role in implementing "Lidi Nurim" digital literacy, (2) Observation sheet to obtain data on activities carried out by students during the digital literacy process. Meanwhile, the questionnaire instrument used was a Likert scale questionnaire. This type of measurement scale has a gradation from very positive to very negative. The questionnaire would be used before and after the implementation of digital literacy so that the target's attitudes towards literacy and technology  were known before and after. The validity of the instrument could be reached by carrying out the validity test. The test used expert judgment techniques, the opinion of experts, namely the school principal. Based on the overall results of observations and data analysis, it could be concluded that after implementing digital literacy "Lidi Nurim", the children have a positive culture of liking literacy. Apart from that, the students would be wiser in using technology, especially using smartphones at home. Another accompanying impact was the increase in the score of Indonesian Language and ICT subjects

Implementation of Strengthening Character Education in Pancasila Education Learning

Background: The values in Strengthening Character Education can improve students' character. Aim: This research aims to determine the implementation of strengthening students' character education in Pancasila education learning. Method: This research uses qualitative methods, with the research subjects being principals, teachers, and students at State Elementary School Muhammadiyah Kuala Kapuas. Observation, interviews, and documentation are used to collect this data. Results and Dıscussion: The research results show that (1) there is a lack of learning planning contained in the Independent Curriculum related to Strengthening Character Education; (2) The implementation of the learning process at State Elementary School Muhammadiyah Kuala Kapuas only uses discussion, question and answer and lecture methods; (3) Strengthening Character Education is the most important thing in the Independent Curriculum and in evaluating the instillation of character values that have been taught in the learning process. Conclusion: In the learning planning contained in the Merdeka Curriculum, the Merdeka Curriculum was developed as a more flexible curriculum framework while focusing on essential material and developing the character and competencies of students. Integration of Strengthening Character Education is contained in the teaching module, which contains five main character values. Apart from that, learning Pancasila education at State Elementary School Muhammadiyah Kuala Kapuas emphasizes the habit of discipline in all things to train students to have strong character and emphasizes a variety of learning methods and emotional closeness with students to support comfort when learning takes place in class.

Character Education: A Review of Implementation and Challenges in Schools

Character education is an important effort in instilling moral and ethical values in the personality of learners, not only within the scope of school but also at home and society. In Indonesia, its implementation is faced with various challenges, including gaps in teachers' understanding, lack of resources, and student behavior that shows non-compliance with character values. Nonetheless, character education brings great opportunities in shaping individuals who are moral, responsible and have an awareness of the importance of tolerance and cooperation in society. Joint efforts between educators, parents and communities as well as strong policy support are needed to overcome barriers and strengthen character education to create an educational environment that supports the moral and ethical growth of Indonesia's young people.

Implementasi Penguatan Pendidikan Karakter pada Masa Pemulihan Pembelajaran Pasca Pandemi Covid-19 di SD Negeri 01 Tajur Kecamatan Kandangserang Kabupaten Pekalongan

This research aims to describe; (1) Implementation of strengthening character education during the learning recovery period after the Covid-19 pandemic at SD Negeri 01 Tajur, Kandangserang District, Pekalongan Regency; and (2) supporting and inhibiting factors in the implementation of strengthening character education at SD Negeri 01 Tajur Elementary School, Kandangserang District, Pekalongan Regency. This research is descriptive research with a qualitative approach. The research subjects were school principals, teachers and students. Data collection uses interview, observation, questionnaire and documentation methods. The research instrument uses interview guidelines, observation guidelines, questionnaires and documentation guidelines with researchers as human instruments. Data analysis uses interactive model analysis from Miles and Huberman which includes data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The research results show that; (1) The implementation of strengthening character education during the learning recovery period after the Covid-19 pandemic at SD Negeri 01 Tajur, Kandangserang District, Pekalongan Regency is carried out through; (a) integration of character education values in the aspects of Discipline, Honesty, Respect, and Integrity Values in KBM; (b) extracurricular activities that reflect character education values; (c) Literacy/habituation created through school culture; and (2) supporting factors are communication, cooperation between school principals and teachers, socialization of the school board with the community and facilities.

TIGA PILAR BUDAYA CIANJUR: ETIK, ESTETIK, KINESTETIK

Character Education is an educational movement under the 
 responsibility of the education unit to strengthen the character of 
 students through the harmonization of heart, taste, mind, and 
 sports. The end of strengthening character education is none other 
 than to build the nation's identity and competitiveness. The three 
 pillars of Cianjur culture in the form of ngaos, mamaos, maenpo, 
 as one of the cultural and artistic expressions as the nation's 
 identity have values that build the spirit of character education, 
 that represent ethic, aesthetic, and kinestethic. This can be seen 
 from the elements contained in it, where in addition to national 
 identity, there are also noble cultural ethical values, including the 
 value of art that accommodates the heart, taste, mind and body. 
 Thus, the involvement of local values in the character education 
 movement is an appropriate effort. This research focuses on this 
 effort, especially in mapping the relationship between the three 
 pillars of Cianjur culture and the conception of character education