PENINGKATAN PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER MELALUI LAGU-LAGU NASIONAL DI SDN SEMOLOWARU I/26 SURABAYA
The purpose of this research is to describe: through singing the national anthem of SDN Semolowaru I / 26 Surabaya students, to realize the character education of homeland love and the spirit of nationalism. By singing the national anthem of SDN Semolowaru I / 26 students in Surabaya, obstacles in the implementation of character education for the love of the motherland and nationalism were realized. A solution to overcome obstacles in the implementation of character education for the love of the motherland and national enthusiasm by singing the national anthem of students of SDN Semolowaru I / 26 Surabaya. This type of research is qualitative research. The providers of this study were second-grade students and second-grade teachers, the principal of Semolowaru I / 26 Elementary School in Surabaya. Data collection techniques used were observation, interview, and recording. Data analysis through data reduction steps and conclusion diagrams. The data validity checking technique is done by triangulating sources and techniques. The results showed that SDN Semolowaru I / 26 Surabaya implemented character education for the love of the motherland and the national spirit by singing compulsory national songs. Although there are several obstacles, the teacher provides a solution that can minimize these obstacles. Therefore, character education that embodies the love of the motherland and the spirit of nationalism has indeed been realized, and it works as it should in the education sector in Indonesia.