INTEGRATION OF CHARACTER EDUCATION IN CIVILITY EDUCATION LEARNING TO BUILD THE CHARACTER OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract

Citizenship education is one of the subjects that is the leading sector in developing student character. However, in reality PKN subjects have not succeeded enough in carrying out this role properly because the processes that occur in Civics learning are only oriented towards cognitive achievement while effective attainment or attitudes tend to be ignored. To overcome this, it is necessary to make modifications in Civics learning, one of which is by integrating the concept of character education in learning activities so that it can play a more role in developing student character.One of the themes that became the leading sector in the development of student character. Specifically, it aims to open brackets (1) identify character values that are appropriate to the Citizenship Education subject in elementary school (2) integrate it into learning Citizenship Education in elementary school. This study aims to integrate character education into PKN learning to develop attitudes and character in elementary school students. Developing attitudes and character, namely by using a qualitative approach Then for the method used is the lateral study method in which the author collects data from reference articles and journals available on trusted websites. This is due to the current conditions, namely the covid 19 pandemic which limits everyone from doing activities outside the home. neglected point to overcome this it is necessary to examine modifications in educational learning, one of which is by integrating the concept of character into its development so that it is better able to develop and shape the character of elementary school students.