Indonesian Values and Character Education Journal

Leveraging Indonesian Values in Educational Service Marketing to Enhance Institutional Image

2025-01-20T08:39:14+00:00

This study focuses on the issue of ineffective educational service marketing in enhancing the institution's image. The aim of this study is to analyze the implementation of educational service marketing, identify weaknesses in the applied marketing model, and explore aspects of Local Wisdom-Based Educational Service Marketing in improving the institution's image. This research uses a qualitative approach with an ethnographic design. The subjects of the study include the school principal, the vice principal for student affairs, cultural figures, and religious leaders. Data were collected through observations, in-depth interviews, document studies, and focus group discussions (FGD). Data analysis was performed using the model proposed by Miles and Huberman, which consists of three stages: data reduction, data presentation, and data verification. Data validation was conducted using triangulation techniques, including source triangulation and method triangulation. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of educational service marketing in this school has not been effective and has not been maximally executed. Identified weaknesses include the lack of structured marketing activities, insufficient use of local wisdom as an attraction in marketing, and a lack of understanding among school members regarding educational service marketing. Furthermore, local wisdom has not been optimally applied in every aspect of the marketing mix. The conclusion of this study is that efforts need to be made to maximize the implementation of educational service marketing by incorporating local wisdom into every aspect of marketing to enhance the institution's image.

Character Education in Junior High Schools: Teachers' Perceptions and Implementation Challenges

2025-01-20T08:40:14+00:00

Character education in Junior High Schools (SMP) is an essential element in shaping students' strong personalities and noble character. However, in its implementation, there are various challenges faced by teachers, particularly related to understanding, skills, and support for the program. This study aims to analyze how SMP teachers perceive the implementation of character education in their schools and the challenges that arise in its development. The research method used is descriptive qualitative, with 30 SMP teachers as the subjects of the study. Data collection techniques included questionnaires, interviews, and documentation. The collected data were analyzed descriptively and presented in the form of tables and frequency distributions. The results of the study show that the majority of teachers, 93.31%, have a positive perspective on the implementation of character education in SMP. However, although the implementation is already good, there is still room for improvement in achieving more optimal outcomes. Therefore, it can be concluded that character education has been well implemented, but further socialization and training for teachers regarding mastery of technology and information are necessary to optimally support the character education program.

Indonesian Cultural Values as Pillars of Academic Resilience: A Study on Indonesian Higher Education Students

2024-09-10T02:13:27+00:00

This study identifies the challenges faced by students in higher education, which require academic resilience to overcome effectively. The study aims to analyze the role of local Indonesian values, such as "gotong royong" (mutual cooperation), "tawakall" (trust in God), and "kesederhanaan" (simplicity), in shaping students' academic resilience. The research method employed is a qualitative approach using focus group discussions, involving 82 undergraduate students from three major cities in Indonesia. Data collection was conducted through guided group discussions that explored students' experiences and perspectives on academic resilience. Data analysis was carried out thematically to uncover the contributions of local values to academic resilience, such as perseverance, adaptability, and problem-solving skills. The findings of the study indicate that local Indonesian values play a crucial role in shaping students' academic resilience by providing a foundation for perseverance and adaptability. The study also discusses the importance of integrating local values into educational practices and research at universities to create a resilient academic environment. The conclusion of this study is that collaborative efforts among university stakeholders are essential to promoting local values in strengthening students' academic resilience.

Digital Comic Teaching Materials in Strengthening Character Education to Prevent Bullying Behavior for High School Students

2024-06-10T03:44:21+00:00

This study identifies the issue of the high prevalence of bullying behavior occurring in various environments, including social media, schools, communities, text messages, and homes. The study aims to analyze the effectiveness of digital comic teaching materials in strengthening character education to prevent bullying behavior among students. The method used in this study is a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group design (pretest-posttest). The subjects of the study involved 256 tenth-grade students and 6 guidance counselors. Data collection was conducted through questionnaires and observations related to students' experiences in witnessing bullying behavior. Data analysis utilized the N Gain test to measure the changes in outcomes before and after the intervention. The results show that digital comic teaching materials are effective in enhancing students' understanding of the importance of character education to prevent bullying behavior, with an average N Gain value of 91.04% in the experimental group. Based on these results, it can be concluded that digital comic teaching materials play a significant role in reducing bullying behavior and raising awareness of character education values among students.

Improving Students' Literacy and Numeracy Skills Through "E-Lens" as an Inquiry-Based Learning Game

2024-09-08T06:55:14+00:00

The problem faced is the low literacy and numeracy skills of students, which pose a challenge for conventional teaching methods. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the inquiry-based learning game, E-Lens, in improving students' literacy and numeracy. The study employs a quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test methods, involving two groups: the experimental group using E-Lens and the control group using conventional teaching methods. The instruments used include literacy and numeracy tests, questionnaires, and classroom observations. Data were analyzed using statistical analysis, including ANCOVA, to compare the results between the two groups. The findings show that the use of E-Lens significantly improves students' literacy and numeracy compared to the control group. Statistical analysis also reveals a strong negative correlation between pre-test scores and post-test improvements, with students who initially scored lower showing greater gains. Teacher evaluations indicate that E-Lens is easy to implement and enhances student engagement. The conclusion of this study is that E-Lens has been proven effective in improving students' literacy and numeracy and can serve as an innovative solution to enhance the quality of education in Indonesia.

Sekolah Lapang Program: Fostering Environmental Awareness Character Through Sustainable Education Approach

2024-12-29T11:20:31+00:00

The lack of environmental awareness and concern among school-age children poses a challenge in fostering environmentally responsible character from an early age. This study aims to analyze the impact of the Sekolah Lapang program on students' environmental awareness. Specifically, it seeks to measure changes in attitudes before and after participating in the program and to evaluate its effectiveness in cultivating environmental consciousness among children. This study employs a quasi-experimental method with a pretest-posttest design. Data were collected using a questionnaire consisting of 20 statements measuring students' environmental awareness. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive techniques to identify general trends and inferential analysis using a t-test to examine significant differences before and after the intervention. The findings indicate that the Sekolah Lapang program significantly enhances students' environmental responsibility. The average score increased by 16.85 points, with the t-test results showing a significance value of 0.00 (p < 0.05), indicating a statistically significant change. These findings confirm that the Sekolah Lapang program is an effective strategy for instilling environmental awareness in school-age children and can serve as a sustainable environmental education model.

Fostering Environmental Awareness Character in Elementary Education Through the Economic Green Living Approach

2024-05-28T03:52:14+00:00

The global issue of environmental degradation necessitates education that fosters environmental awareness among students from an early age. Green living is an effective learning approach to cultivate students' environmental concern while simultaneously developing their independence. This study aims to analyze the development of environmental awareness among elementary school students through the economic green living approach, which applies the 5R principles: refuse, reuse, recycle, reduce, and replant. This research employs a descriptive qualitative method, with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The collected data were analyzed using the interactive model by Miles and Huberman, which involves data reduction, data presentation, and continuous conclusion drawing. The results reveal that the implementation of the 5R principles among students includes activities such as waste recycling, greening, reusing discarded items, waste reduction, and rejecting plastic bags. The process cultivates characteristics such as independence, responsibility, discipline, creativity, and collaborative skills. This study concludes that the economic green living approach, utilizing the 5R principles, is effective in shaping students’ environmental awareness while equipping them with life skills relevant to addressing environmental sustainability challenges.

The Dynamics of Community Participation in Establishing a Sustainable School Culture: Exploring the Role of Environmental Values in Adiwiyata Schools

2025-01-20T08:25:41+00:00

The role and participation of the school community are pivotal elements in fostering an Adiwiyata School culture based on environmental awareness values. This study aims to describe the roles and participation of the school community in implementing environmental awareness values to establish a sustainable Adiwiyata School culture. The research employed a descriptive qualitative approach, involving teachers, staff, students, and parents as research subjects. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and document analysis. The findings reveal that the school community successfully supports the implementation of environmental awareness values through various initiatives, such as eco-friendly habits, green infrastructure development, and the integration of environmental awareness values into the curriculum. Active parental participation, combined with proactive efforts from school principals and teachers, emerged as key factors in the program’s success, despite the presence of some challenges. Evaluations conducted by the Environmental Agency and Adiwiyata Task Force members demonstrated the program’s effectiveness in adhering to Adiwiyata standards. These findings reflect the school’s commitment to sustainable environmental education. In conclusion, the roles and participation of the entire school community in implementing environmental awareness values have successfully built a strong, effective, and sustainable Adiwiyata School culture.

Sundanese Dining Etiquette as a Medium for Character and Moral Development in Children: Parental Contributions

2024-11-12T23:43:37+00:00

The lack of attention to instilling proper etiquette in daily life can affect the development of children’s character and moral intelligence. Sundanese dining etiquette, as a cultural heritage, serves as a medium to instill moral values and build the character of younger generations. This study aims to analyze the role of parents in instilling Sundanese dining etiquette to achieve children's moral intelligence. The research method employed is a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) by conducting a literature search on electronic databases, including Google Scholar, ERIC, and Taylor and Francis. A total of 30 relevant articles were thematically analyzed and presented in tables and narrative analysis. The findings reveal that parents play a crucial role as educators, role models, and supervisors in supporting children to achieve moral intelligence. The stages children experience include moral knowing, moral feeling, and moral action. The habituation of Sundanese dining etiquette, through strong collaboration between mothers and fathers, positively impacts children’s character formation, such as independence, discipline, and politeness. This study concludes that parents' active roles in guiding and supervising their children during each stage of moral development are essential for achieving moral intelligence. Expanding the scope of literature is recommended to explore other local cultures as alternatives for fostering children’s moral intelligence.

Positive Discipline and Class Agreements: An Effective Approach to Enhancing Character and Moral Values in Elementary School Students

2025-01-20T08:30:46+00:00

The development of moral values in fifth-grade elementary school students requires a positive discipline approach to enhance their discipline and moral attitudes. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of implementing positive discipline through class agreements in the development of students' moral values. The research method employed is descriptive with a qualitative approach. The sample consists of 26 fifth-grade students from class V-A, with data collection techniques including observation and interviews. Data analysis was carried out using the Miles and Huberman method, which includes data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results show that 44% of students believe that class agreements play a role in shaping the moral value of discipline, 54% of students consider the consequences applied in the class agreements to be moderate, 50% of students did not repeat the same violations, and 88% of students feel that class agreements influenced changes in their moral values or attitudes. These findings are supported by observation results conducted at various stages of implementing class agreements, from identification to follow-up. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the implementation of class agreements is effective in influencing the development of moral values in fifth-grade elementary school students.

Integrating Cultural Values in Nationalism Character Education: A Study on Merdeka Curriculum Implementation

2024-08-23T06:46:20+00:00

The character education of nationalism, as outlined in the Merdeka Curriculum, needs to be implemented from an early age, particularly at the elementary school level. However, many teachers still prioritize cognitive assessments over character education. This study aims to explore, analyze, and describe the activities of culture-based nationalism character education conducted by teachers in the classroom. This research employs a qualitative method with data collection through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis is carried out through three stages: data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results indicate that the activities conducted by teachers to foster culture-based nationalism character include four aspects: first, activities to introduce culture; second, activities to appreciate culture; third, interaction across cultural differences; and fourth, reflection on cultural experiences. Can be concluded that the culture-based nationalism character education within the Merdeka Curriculum can thrive through classroom learning, with teachers acting as facilitators who integrate cultural diversity and local wisdom from their respective regions.

Transforming Higher Education Curriculum Through OBE-Based Semester Learning Plans Integrated with Mpu Kuturan’s Ethical Framework

2025-01-30T04:09:16+00:00

Semester Learning Plans (RPS) oriented toward learning outcomes often overlook the development of students' character. In the context of higher education, the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) approach offers a solution by emphasizing clear and measurable learning outcomes, while the character values of Mpu Kuturan can reinforce students' moral and ethical dimensions. This study aims to develop an OBE-based RPS integrated with Mpu Kuturan’s character values to enhance the quality of higher education. This research adopts a Research and Development (R&D) approach using the ADDIE model (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate). Data were collected through document analysis, interviews with lecturers, and classroom observations. The research subjects included subject matter experts, policy administrators, teaching practitioners (lecturers), and postgraduate students in Hindu Religious Education. The instruments used included questionnaires, and data were analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively. The findings indicate that developing an OBE-based RPS integrated with Mpu Kuturan’s character values is highly feasible for implementation in the Master’s Program of Hindu Religious Education. The developed RPS not only enhances curriculum relevance but also strengthens students' commitment to academic ethics and increases their engagement in learning. Thus, this approach can serve as an innovative model for designing higher education curricula based on character values and learning outcomes.

Reevaluating Moral Education: Addressing Bullying in Schools Through a Collaborative Framework

2025-01-20T08:35:23+00:00

Bullying in educational settings remains a significant challenge, despite the integration of moral education into the curriculum aimed at shaping students' character and reducing negative behaviors. This study aims to explore the effectiveness of moral education in addressing bullying while identifying barriers to its success. The research employed a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews with students and educators as participants. Data were analyzed thematically and through descriptive statistics to provide a comprehensive understanding. The key findings reveal a discrepancy between the moral values taught in schools and students' daily behavior. Barriers include inconsistent application of moral values, external influences such as social media, limited family involvement, and an overemphasis on formal religious practices without the internalization of moral values. This study concludes that a systematic and collaborative approach involving schools, families, and communities is essential to effectively reduce bullying, including refining moral education with a more comprehensive and practical approach applicable to students’ daily lives.

Utilizing Digital Technology for Character Development in Early Childhood Education: A Scoping Review

2025-01-20T08:37:43+00:00

Teachers and parents often lack examples of implementing digital technology in the development of character for early childhood. This study aims to analyze best practices in the application of digital technology for character development in young children. The method used is the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Review (PRISMA-ScR) to identify research reports on the use of digital technology for character development in early childhood over the past five years. The findings show that the applied digital technologies are divided into two types: audiovisual and visual. Through the perspective of Early Childhood Education for Sustainability (ECEfs), the use of digital technology has been proven effective in stimulating children's character, with the character composition of self-respect (31%), respect for others (38%), and respect for the environment (31%). Based on the 18 national character values according to Permendikbud No. 20 of 2018, only 33% of the character proportions are developed through digital technology. This study concludes that digital technology, both in audiovisual and visual forms, can be utilized by teachers and parents to support the development of character in early childhood. Socio-cultural and ecological systems theories are used to explain the role and potential of digital technology in character development for young children.

Music as a Strategy for Character Development in Junior High School

2024-11-14T13:36:22+00:00

Music, with its various benefits, can serve as an effective strategy for instilling character values in education. This study examines the strategy applied through music, particularly in singing activities using the song “Mars Gembira Bergerak.” The research is descriptive and adopts a qualitative approach. Data analysis is conducted through the stages of reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. Data were collected through observations, interviews, and documentation, including the transcription of the song's notation to understand the lyrics and their meaning. The primary informant in this study is the song's creator. Triangulation techniques were used to evaluate the educational strategy implemented. The findings show that the song contains character values such as responsibility, enthusiasm, independence, creativity, and wisdom. The movements included in the singing activity are also essential for aligning with the character of junior high school students. The implications of this research suggest that teachers should create rhythmic movements in accordance with the music's rhythm. Additionally, the lyrics of the song incorporate the slogan of Bengkayang Regency, which teaches students to raise their thumbs while saying the word “mantap,” making this movement a part of the rhythmic activities that support character learning.