Strengthening Character Education Research Articles

Application of Gamification in Ethnic Excellence-Based Character Education Programs

This paper describes how the game is a tool to support the strengthening of character education for its users. In implementing the Independent Learning Education, Merdeka Campus, Bandung State Polytechnic, collaborated with the industry to apply gamification to the concept of character education and the nation's cultural values. Some of the objectives of this gamification activity are: (a) Getting the ethnic group’s information; (b) Providing users inspiration to develop themselves; (c) Growing a better direction mindset. The game developed is a web-based application (online gamification), so as many students/students and lecturers as possible can use the game to support strengthening character education and the nation's cultural values. The manual version of the video game content (prototype) is available, namely the 2021 research output containing Pancasila character content based on ethnic excellence. The elements of educational content in online gamification contain the results of identifying the prominent characters of 10 ethnic groups in Indonesia with the largest population (Dayak, Madura, Jawa, Sunda, Baduy, Batak, Banjar, Minahasa, Betawi, Minang). This study used three approaches which are Qualitative-Explorative, Qualitative-Descriptive, and Evaluation. The method used to know how gamification was implemented in character education and the nation's cultural values. It is hoped that gamification can integrate into the learning process for compulsory national subjects. Thus, students can become users and a market for the gamification industry.

Implementation of Strengthening Character Education in Senior High Schools

Implementation of Strengthening Character Education in Senior High Schools

Strengthening of early children's character education stunting children in Indonesia.

Forming human resources (HR) with character is challenged by social phenomena that show degradation of morality, ethics, and morals, as well as violent extremism. This is the basic reason for the importance of the strengthening character education (SCE) movement, which involves education units, families, and communities, and education must be implemented from early childhood, especially for children who are stunted. This study aimed to describe how the strategy for SCE is based on early childhood education classes for stunted children. This type of research is qualitative research with a phenomenological approach. The participants in this study were the headmaster and teachers of Kindergarten PGRI Donggala Regency, Indonesia, in 2022. Collecting data using a questionnaire was equipped with interviews. The data were analyzed by content analysis, namely the process of identifying, coding, and categorizing important patterns from the results of in-depth interviews. The results of the study showed various patterns that became research themes as strategies for strengthening SCE in early childhood including integrating character values in learning for stunted children, introduction of SCE to stunted children, SCE habituation to stunted children, strengthening SCE for stunted children, and reflection on SCE for stunted children. Various character values produced in SCE include religiosity, creativity, curiosity, hard work, honesty, discipline, friendship, social care, independence, and responsibility. Each school for early childhood has a learning program that focuses on developing children's abilities in terms of motor, cognitive, social-emotional, language, and religious and moral values. However, schools must also have an adequate character education program, especially in dealing with children who are stunted, social-emotional, language, and religious and moral values.

Integrative curriculum management in Islamic boarding schools and schools in improving the quality of education (multi-case study at SMP Negeri 3 Peterongan Jombang and SMP A. Wahid Hasyim Tebuireng Jombang)

The education management has developed an integrated curriculum between attitude, knowledge and skill assessment based on strengthening character education, because education plays a role in producing high-quality human resources who have balanced intellectual, moral and spiritual abilities. To realize this, the integration of the curriculum between educational institutions should be carried out both in pesantren education and school education. This study aims to formulate and analyze the process of integrative curriculum management both planning, implementation of Islamic boarding school education and school education in order to be able to improve the quality of education. This research uses descriptive qualitative research with a multi-case study design. Data collection techniques in this study used interview, participant observation and documentation. The results showed that (1) The planning of an integrative curriculum for pesantren education and school education in improving the quality of education is carried out in three forms, namely conducting coordination meetings, reviewing the curriculum and preparing learning tools. (2) The implementation of an integrative curriculum for pesantren education and school education in improving the quality of education is carried out by integrating cottage subjects in learning activities at school, carrying out habituation activities and using cottage books as reference material in school learning. (3) Evaluation of the integrative curriculum of pesantren education and school education in improving the quality of education is carried out in the form of daily tests, Quran certification exams, mid-semester assessments, end-of-semester assessments and supervision of the curriculum.

Comic Design "Mangga Buah Idola" as An Alternative Media for Learning Science and Strengthening Character Education of Elementary School Students

Comic Design "Mangga Buah Idola" as An Alternative Media for Learning Science and Strengthening Character Education of Elementary School Students

STRENGTHENING THE DIMENSIONS OF PANCASILA STUDENT PROFILE IN SCHOOL MOVER IN THE ERA OF INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION 4.0

The progressive era impacted the decline in the Pancasila values implementation in everyday life. The young generation behaves not according to the values and norms that apply in society. Based on this, it is necessary to strengthen character education in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0. In this era, science and technology developed rapidly. School mover is the school model of Kurikulum Merdeka implementation. One of the messages in the curriculum is strengthening character education. The character education implementation in the Kurikulum Merdeka is based on Pancasila values, called the Pancasila student profile.
 This research used qualitative methods, especially case studies. The researcher collected data by observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation; he tested the validity of the data by source triangulation and method triangulation. Data analysis included the stages of collecting data, identifying, sorting data, and concluding.
 Based on the research results, school movers, especially the Persatuan Umat Islam Elementary School, implemented strengthening character education by developing a religious basis, namely Islamic values. Educators trained students to implement the dimensions of the Pancasila student profile with a humanist approach and innovative strategies. They also used technology in various school activities because they educated the millennial generation; this generation is interested in technological developments.

Strengthening Character Education for Gen Z ‎ in the Era of Disruption through a Personal-Constructive Sufi Approach

This study aims to find out how educational institutions prepare strategies and concepts for their students in the current era of disruption, especially in strengthening character formation in Generation Z. An era that offers acceleration in various areas of life, one of them is acceleration in uprooting the established foundations of life. The research method used in this research is library research with an analytical descriptive approach. The results of this study are that education must be able to present linear strategies and concepts with the characteristics of the Z-generation. One of these concepts is through a personal-constructive approach in strengthening the character education of students, especially the Z-generation. This approach was carried out as the Sufis in ancient times tried to improve their morals in totality before God and humans, namely through self-awareness of their spiritual potential and concrete actions that focused on fundamental things such as repentance, patience, sincerity, etc.

Penguatan Pendidikan Karakter (PPK) dalam Pembelajaran Tematik Kelas V Sekolah Dasar

The purpose of this study is to describe the strengthening of Character Education in Thematic Learning at SD. The data collection technique uses passive participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques using interactive analysis Miles Huberman. The results showed that the strengthening of the character model. Strengthening character education in thematic learning at SD, there are two basic programs, namely the curriculum and the hidden curriculum, which in implication form the personality and character of students in everyday life. Examples of religious characters in each initial activity before learning are the Koran and prayer. Then the obligation to say hello when meeting friends or teachers is proven by religious programs. An example of the character of nationalism is in extra work programs such as scouts, PMR and paskibraka.

The Mnemonic Correction Becomes Meaningful Through Focus Group Discussion in Chemistry Learning

One of the concerns in the learning process is the meaning of writing mnemonics to help students memorize chemistry concepts. The research aimed to correct mnemonics in learning presentation by prospective chemistry teachers' students to be meaningful. The research used constructive design and qualitative methods. The researcher was the main instrument for the microteaching course. Data were collected through observation, focus group discussions (FGD) based on cognitive conflict, and documentation analysis. The results showed that it was found that two prospective chemistry teachers’ students from different groups presented the same mnemonic with less meaningful. The mnemonic was used to memorize the halogens (group 17 of the periodic table). The less meaningful mnemonic generally comes from social media. Based on the group discussion, the students of prospective chemistry teachers obtained 18 mnemonics with meaningful values.Prospective teachers must be able to improve mnemonics in learning to make it more meaningful, one way being to integrate ethnoscience aspects. It was suggested that there should promote creativity in developing learning that encourages positive attitudes to strengthen character education.

Strengthening Student Character through Akidah Akhlak Lessons at Madrasah Diniyah Tarbiyatus Sibyan Pamekasan

Education becomes an essential part of the lives of students, especially in character education. Because character education will be the ultimate goal desired by teachers and their parents at home, so it is necessary to strengthen character education in schools tarbiyatus sibyan, especially in diniyah madrasahs that teach Islamic sciences. In Pamekasan there is a diniyah madrasa called tarbiyatus sibyan by always strengthens character education for its students by strengthening the lessons of moral creeds in theoretical and practical forms. So this will make the students have commendable traits and behaviors. One of the methods used in this study is field qualitative research with the type of case study research. Where researchers carry out 3 data collection techniques, observation, interviews and documentation while the data analysis techniques use data reduction, data presentation, drawing conclusions and data verification. So this study presents the findings of the study; the first result, Strengthening character education through moral academia lessons in the formation, transformation, transmission and development of the potential of the learners. The Second result, Implementation of strengthening character education through Akidah akhlak lessons through congregational prayer activities, learning the yellow book and exemplary attitudes and habituation to students.

Penguatan Pendidikan Karakter Melalui Internalisasi Profil Pelajar Pancasila Pada Siswa Kelas 3 (Studi di SDN 1 Popongan)

The aim of this study is to find out what activities are carried out to strengthen character education with the internalization model of Pancasila student profiles in grade 3 students at SDN 1 Popongan. This research is a descriptive research. Through several steps from collecting data, analyzing data, interpreting data to drawing conclusions. Data obtained through observation and documentation. The results of the research show that in grade 3 SDN 1 Popongan in strengthening character education through several methods such as exemplary, habituation, giving directions/warnings and motivation. There are activities carried out by the grade 3 students which indicate an internalization of the values ​​of the Pancasila student profile, namely morning literacy activities, class pickets and being with the school environment.The dimensions of values ​​reflected in these activities include having a noble character, global diversity, mutual cooperation, independence, critical and creative reasoning.

Strengthening Character Education Based on Local Wisdom in Learning IPS

The purpose of this research is to reveal the local wisdom of Lau village in Dawe, Kudus as a social study learning resource for strengthening the character education of students at MTs NU Sunan Muria Kudus . This research type is field research with a descriptive qualitative approach in which the research subjects are social studies teachers, eighth grade students, and the Lau village community in Dawe, Kudus. Data collection techniques are using interviews, observation, and documentation. The analysis used is data collection, data reduction, data display, and drawing conclusions. The results of this research indicate local wisdom in the form of Tapa Ngeli and Pager Mangkok and the relevance of both local wisdom with social studies learning resources at MTs NU Sunan Muria can be seen in the cultural function academically and practically according to basic competences and GPA as well as the implementation of strengthening character education through local wisdom of Lau village in Dawe, Kudus with social studies learning activities starting with the opening. The main activities include literacy, collaboration, and communication activities. In the end, there are material concluding and advising. For the closing, ended with prayers and parting. In conclusion, local wisdom forms of Lau village in Dawe, Kudus can become a social study learning resource that strengthens the character of the students at MTs NU Sunan Muria Kudus. Keywords: Character Education, Local Wisdom, Social Studies Learning Resources Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kearifan lokal Desa Lau Dawe Kudus sebagai sumber belajar IPS untuk penguatan pendidikan karakter peserta didik di MTs NU Sunan Muria Kudus. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian lapangan dengan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan subjek penelitian guru IPS, peserta didik kelas VIII, dan masyarakat Lau Dawe Kudus. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Analisis yang digunakan yaitu pengumpulan data, mereduksi data, mendisplay data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan kearifan lokal berupa tapa ngeli dan pager mangkok dan relevansi kearifan lokal tapa ngeli dan pager mangkok dengan sumber belajar IPS di MTs NU Sunan Muria terlihat dalam fungsi budaya secara akademis dan praktis sesuai antara KD dan IPK serta implementasi penguatan pendidikan karakter melalui kearifan lokal Lau Dawe Kudus dengan kegiatan pembelajaran IPS dimulai dengan pembukaan. Kegiatan inti dengan kegiatan literasi, collaboration, dan communicaty. Akhir, ada kesimpulan materi dan pemberian nasehat. Penutup, diakhiri doa dan salam. Simpulannya bentuk-bentuk kearifan lokal Desa Lau Kudus dapat menjadi sumber belajar IPS yang menguatkan karakter peserta didik di MTs NU Sunan Muria. Keywords: Pendidikan Karakter, Kearifan Lokal, Sumber Pembelajaran IPS

The Roler of The Principal in The Establishment of Student Character in The Era Covid-19

The role of the Principal in strengthening character education (Character Education) plays an important and crucial role because it becomes a policy maker and guide in the implementation of character education in schools. The purpose of this study is to see how the principal carries out his role in character building in the school he leads. This study uses a type of field review research using a qualitative approach, with data collection through; observation, interview and literature study. Then analyze the data, reduce the data, and encode the data. The subject of the research is the principal of the MIN 1 Nagan Raya school. Research Location MIN 1 Nagan Raya (Aceh). Based on the results of the study, it was shown that the school principal gave an example before applying the regulations made. Instilling character values both to students and members in other school environments such as honesty, responsibility, discipline, high social and so on. The principal also considers several things in character building, such as planning, curriculum development, learning management and so on.

Problematika Pengintegrasian Pembelajaran Tematik IPS dalam Penguatan Pendidikan Karakter di Sekolah Dasar

The integration of subjects in the 2013 curriculum, in addition to producing many new innovations in learning, also has other impacts, namely limited teaching materials. The limitation of learning materials, especially social studies learning, is due to the impact of the integration that appears so that the main content to the supporters in the material is not delivered optimally. Social studies learning which is not only learning about general material but also about attitude development must be realized to the maximum. This will have an impact on the character development of students expected in social studies learning itself. This research is motivated by the problems that arise in integrating social studies learning, especially in strengthening student character education. This study aims to provide an overview of the attitudes that can be done by teachers and students in minimizing the impact that occurs due to the integration of social studies learning. In making this article, we used a qualitative approach by studying literature based on several scientific journals, electronic books, and other sources that have been confirmed for accuracy. The results of this study describe that there are several efforts that can be made by teachers in developing social studies thematic learning and strengthening character education.

GLOBAL POLICY STUDY OF SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION (EDUCATION SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT)

The development of human resources is inseparable from the development of human resources as a whole which must be carried out on an ongoing basis. One important factor is education. Education for All is an ideal concept developed by several countries in the context of education, but Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) has various influences. National community factors and individuals face constructive and creative global challenges and strive to promote the development of a resilient and sustainable society. Adapted to all member countries to answer the challenges of developing the industrial era 4.0 towards society in the 5.0 era. Education policy is formulated in accordance with the theoretical basis of education policy and its components. In Indonesia, the Education Policy is Presidential Decree No. 87 of 2017 Education which aims to strengthen the nation's character with noble character. This is an educational movement that is enhanced by the implementation of Enhanced Personality Education (PPK; Strengthening Character Education) and is the responsibility of educational units, families and communities

Sinergitas Tripusat Pendidikan Pada Program Penguatan Pendidikan Karakter (PPK) di SD Dalam Pandangan Ki Hajar Dewantara

This study aims to analyze the synergy of the education trip center in supporting the policy of the character education strengthening program (PPK) and to produce a policy recommendation to improve the quality of education in elementary schools. The government continues to strive for improvements in the education sector with the existence of KDP. The best efforts are made not only to involve school residents but the existence of other parties outside the school, namely them as parents and a community with character. In this case, establishing cooperation is the key to the effectiveness of character education, by using a linear model collaboration, schools provide facilities and appeals in one direction. Furthermore, the two-way or interactional model of cooperation, the school provides the means and appeals that allow the sender and receiver to receive feedback. Meanwhile, the cooperation of all transactional school models can reach mutual agreement from all educational environments, including schools, families and communities.

Junior High School Students' Skills in Making Posters Through the Blended Li-Pro-GP Learning Model

The skill of making a good poster is that it must meet the quality requirements of the poster. A good poster quality consists of clarity of content, completeness of components, aesthetics, composition of text and images. To train students' poster making skills, a supportive learning model is needed. The project based literacy that integrates school literacy movement strengthening character education (Li-Pro-GP) program in the implementation of learning. The purpose of the study was to describe the skills of making posters for junior high school students after using the Li-Pro-GP learning model. The research method uses classroom action research (CAR) at SMPN 23 Malang City, carried out in 2 blended cycles. The results showed that students' skills had increased in making posters based on science concepts. The population of this research is class VII odd semester 2020/2021 students of SMPN 23 Malang. The sample from the research of class VIIC SMPN 23 Malang is 25 students with purposive sampling technique. Data collection with student activity observation sheets includes field notes and poster making skills with poster making indicators. The research data were analyzed descriptively and qualitatively presented with bar and pie charts with an explanation for each percentage on the diagram of the 25 students, it shows that 20% of the students in the very good poster category, 16% of the students in the good category and 64% of the students in the moderate category

Peranan Kepala Madrasah dalam Penguatan Pendidikan Karakter (Tinjauan Literatur)

This study aims to describe the role of the madrasa head in strengthening character education. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative with a literature study approach. Sources of research data come from various previous research literature that examines the role of school principals or teachers in strengthening character education in educational institutions. The research data is in the form of sentence excerpts collected through the reading-note technique. The results of the study show that the madrasa head as one of the highest leaders in a madrasa has a central role in strengthening the character education system. The principal in an educational institution he leads has the role of manager, leader, educator, and innovator. The role as a manager means that the principal acts as a policy maker who is able to accommodate all student needs related to character education. The principal as a leader means being able to provide instructions and supervision, make decisions, and have the ability to communicate. As an educator, it means that the principal is required to be able to provide education to all elements he leads regarding strengthening character education. The role of the principal as an innovator means that the principal and the team are required to provide new, enlightening ideas related to the pattern of character education that is implemented in the educational institution they lead.

PENGUATAN KARAKTER RELIGIUS PESERTA DIDIK SEBAGAI PONDASI MENGHADAPI TANTANGAN ABAD KE 21 DI SD NEGERI CILAKU

This research is based on the urgency of instilling character education in students according to the rules set by the government. The purpose of this study was to describe the strengthening of religious character education for students in elementary schools by compiling routine programs of religious habituation. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach, where the data obtained in this study were obtained by researchers using data collection techniques such as interviews, observation, and documentation. The subjects in this study were class V participants at SD Negeri Cilaku, Curug District. The results of the study show that strengthening the religious character of students can be done by providing religious habituation to students, habituation activities can place students as something special that can train them to have good habits inherent in everyday life. The challenges of implementing the strengthening of students' religious character education can be seen from various aspects, namely (1) the teacher's knowledge of the concept of character education itself; (2) the toughest challenges are within the students, not to mention limited supervision from the teacher and the lack of supervision of students from their parents is also a challenge; (3) the school principal's policies and inadequate facilities and infrastructure are obstacles for schools in maximizing the implementation of religious character education for students. The religious character of students can be seen from their relationship with God (hablum minallah), where this can be seen from the obedience, faith, and piety of students. Meanwhile, in relation to other individuals and the environment (hablum minannas) it can be seen from the religious sub-values ​​developed by the 2017 Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture's PKK Compilation Team.

The Influence Of Teachers' Media Literacy Proficiency On Strengthening Character Education In Aisyiyah Kindergarten

This study was conducted with the aim of knowing the effect of teacher media literacy skills on strengthening character education in Aisyiyah Kindergarten in Makassar City. The population in this study were teachers of Aisyiyah Kindergarten in Makassar, amounting to 135 teachers spread from 47 Aisyiyah Kindergarten and in obtaining research samples using purposive random sampling technique which previously obtained a number of samples using the Slovin formula as many as 57 teachers. The data collection technique was obtained by using a like-art scale questionnaire whose instrument development procedures included validity testing using a gregory testing model and construct validity using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and reliability testing using the Cronbach alpha formula which resulted in a reliability coefficient value of 0.98 for the teacher's digital literacy skill instrument and a reinforcement value of 0.97 for the instrument's instrument character. The data collected were analyzed using inferential statistics, namely simple regression analysis. The results of the study revealed that water had a positive and significant effect on teacher media literacy skills on strengthening character education in Aisyiyah Kindergarten in Makassar CityKeyword : Teachers; Media literacy skills; Character education