THE ROLE OF CHARACTER EDUCATION IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Abstract

Character education in schools base is aspect important in form personality participant educate in a way comprehensive , covering dimensions cognitive , affective , and psychomotor . Research This aim For study role education character , identify problem in its implementation , as well as formulate effective solutions​ in context education basic . The method used is studies library with approach qualitative descriptive , through analysis various literature relevant scientific​ in range 2020–2024 . Data is collected from journals , books , proceedings and reports later research​ analyzed use technique analysis content . Study results show that education character own role strategic in implant values like religious , honest , disciplined , responsible answer , work same , and caring social . Success its implementation influenced by the role of the teacher as role model , integration mark character in learning , as well as support culture conducive school .​ However , there are various challenges faced , including the lack of teacher understanding , limitations time learning , influence negative environment social , as well as development technology that is not always in line with moral values . Optimization efforts education character can done through integration mark character in curriculum , improvement teacher competence , strengthening culture school , and collaboration between schools , families , and communities . In addition , the use of technology in a way positive can also be be an effective strategy in support education characters in the digital era. With Thus , education character at school base No only play a role in increase quality academic students , but also in form moral individuals​ noble , have integrity , and be capable face challenge life in the future .