The Role of Pancasila and Citizenship Education Teachers in Forming Students' Character in Primary Schools

Abstract

This research aims to examine the role of Pancasila and Citizenship Education (PPKn) teachers in shaping student character in elementary schools. The qualitative method was chosen as the approach in this research, where analysis was carried out on documents related to the Pancasila education program in elementary schools to understand the strategies and practices implemented by teachers in character formation. The research results show that PPKn teachers play a key role in providing good examples, directing, and collaborating with parents in creating an educational environment that is conducive to student character development. Obstacles faced include students' non-compliance with rules, tardiness, and truant behavior. This study confirms that collaboration between schools, families, and students is very important in the effective implementation of character education. Based on these findings, further research is recommended to conduct deeper exploration of the impact of this interaction on student character formation. This research provides important insights for the development of character education strategies in elementary schools.