Implementation of a Character Education Strategy in the Perspective of Permendikbud Number 23 of 2015 at Raudhatul Athfal

This study is aimed at obtaining a description of the various habituation activities carried out to form the character of students that are relevant to Permendikbud Number 23 of 2015 concerning Cultivation of Character. The research approach used is qualitative with the type of phenomenological research. Data were collected by interview, observation and documentation then analyzed using data analysis techniques Miles and Huberman's model. The results showed that there are seven strategies in implementing character education based on Permendikbud Number 23 of 2015. First, cultivating moral and spiritual values through habituation. Second, developing national values and diversity through habituation. Third, develop positive interactions between students and teachers and parents through habituation. Fourth, developing positive interactions between students through habituation. Fifth, taking care of yourself and the school environment through habituation. Sixth, develop the full potential of students through habituation. Seventh, the involvement of parents and the community in schools through habituation. The seven strategy activities have been implemented optimally because each of the objectives in them can be achieved.

The Implementation Strategy of Religious Culture in Madrasah

The importance of conducting in-depth research related to madrasah culture that is applied by madrasa is related to how teachers perform with exemplary, seriousness and responsibility. This research is a type of qualitative research with the approach used is a case study. The research location is in Madrasah Aliyah Darul Falah Cermee Bondowoso. Data collection methods obtained from observation, documentation, and interviews. Data analysis was performed by selecting and compiling the data obtained, then processed and analyzed so that conclusions can be drawn. The results of research on the application of religious culture at Madrasah Aliyah Darul Falah Cermee Bondowoso are: Planning, implementation and evaluation. Religious cultural program planning is carried out by making the vision and mission of the madrasa in accordance with the objectives of religious culture and national goals. The implementation stage of religious culture is carried out with extracurricular and extracurricular activities. The intraculular process or what is called the process of applying religious culture through learning. Meanwhile, religious culture in extracurricular activities and habituation such as smiling greetings and greetings, reciting prayers regularly in the morning, cleanliness, exemplary, and giving gifts and punishments. Implementation of evaluation through semester examination activities and evaluation of madrasah administrators in the discipline of teachers and students. The recommendation for further research is to take a cultural or ethnographic approach so that the research results are more comprehensive

Early Childhood Character Planting Based Education Curriculum Management

The purpose of this research is to describe the management of a character-based education curriculum in early childhood. The research uses a qualitative approach. The main source of this research data is the head of Raudhatul Athfal (RA), educator, and education officer, foundation administrator, and student guardian in RA Hidayatut Tauhid Losari Lor Village, Losari District Cirebon Regency West Java. Data collection is conducted with interviews, documentation, and observations. The results of the study decrypt that: RA Hidayatut Tauhid implemented the 2013 curriculum and the characteristic curriculum; the process of preparing the curriculum of RA Hidayatut Tauhid involves the head of Raudhatul Athfal, educators and education personnel, and the community; the content of the curriculum developed is to achieve a vision of instilling the personality of children who are intelligent, creative, independent and Islamic character that is organized according to the achievements contained in the formulation of vision. All aspects of the character development of students are considered through the implications of achieving the objectives of educational institutions, the management of educational institutions that facilitate learning with concepts, methods, and media following the content of the curriculum, and the integration of the design of learning activities.

Leadership Character in the Social Science Subject Theme “My Hero” of the 4th Grade at State Elementary School Purwomartani Kalasan Sleman Yogyakarta

This study aims to describe the learning of leadership characters in the 4th grade social science subject at state elementary school Purwomartani, Kalasan, Sleman, Yogyakarta. This was done because Indonesia seems to have lost its good leadership character which could become an example for children. This research is qualitative with data collection using observation, interview, and documentation techniques. Data analysis was performed through data reduction, data presentation, verification, and conclusion. The results showed that there are several leaders discussed in the 4th grade textbook of elementary school with the theme "My Hero" in social sciences subject. These leaders have different leadership characters, namely (1) the courage to defend truth, justice and expel colonialism are the characters of Prince Diponegoro, Sultan Hasanuddin, Cut Nyak Din, and Pattimura, (2) the spirit to unite the nation is a character of Gadjah Mada and Soekarno, (3) being persistent in teaching and establishing educational institutions are character of Ki Hajar Dewantara, (4) struggling to never give up and being willing to sacrifice to defend Indonesia's independence are the character of Bung Tomo, and (5) being able to realize the objectives of Indonesia's independence and inspire the younger generation are the character of President Soekarno. These findings have implications for learning social science subject with the theme of my hero, beginning with telling the leadership characters of the figures to be role models for students in their life.

The Influence of the Learning Environment in Student Character Building

This research aims to get information, review and analyze about the influence of learning environment in the formation of student character, research is done using quantitative methods analyzed with descriptive and inference analysis, research is done on teachers in Junior High School (Junior High School) State in Jatisampurna, Bekasi City, West Java. From the results of the study found that there is a positive and significant influence between the family environment on the formation of student character, there is a positive and significant influence between the school environment on the formation of student character, and there is a positive and significant influence between the community environment (social) on the formation of student character. Thus, the improvement of the quality and character of students can be carried out by the implementation of a conducive and quality learning environment. Students who live, get along and interact in a good learning environment will also form good self-quality that will directly affect students in acting and have a good impact in the formation of the character of the student, thus resulting in students of character.

Development of Entrepreneurial Teaching Materials by Using Project-Based Learning Model in Improving Students' Creativity and Self-Confidence

This development research aimed to produce entrepreneurship teaching materials by using the PjBL method and improving student learning outcomes in running a small handicraft business. The research that was carried out is a development research (research and development) and followed by a quasi experiment (quasi experiment) that collaborates with class teachers. The research stages to be carried out are: (1) the preparation stage, (2) the development stage, (3) the experimental stage, (4) evaluation. At the stage of developing teaching materials using the Plomp model (2010) which includes (1) preliminary research, (2) prototyping phase, and (3) assessment phase. Furthermore, at the application stage a collaborative experiment is carried out in which the learning is carried out in collaboration with the teacher. The subjects of this study were teachers and students from SMA/MA/SMKN in North Bengkulu. In the experimental stage, it was carried out by taking two classes from each school as the experimental class and the control class. The target achievement in this study is the creation of entrepreneurship teaching materials that meet valid and practical criteria and there is an effect of project-based learning teaching materials on students' abilities and self-confidence.

Islamic Religious Education Models in Preventing Negative Behaviors of Youth and Adolescents

This study offers explicitly new knowledge about socialization and internalization of religious values that form noble morals, which are solutions to prevent malicious behavior in the younger generation. This study uses a sociological approach with a qualitative narrative. Data were collected using interviews and observations; the primary data sources were religious leaders, youth community leaders, and youth in the village of Kampung Jawa Tengah. The analysis was carried out from entering the research field, data reduction, and verification. At the same time, the data validity technique used triangulation and member checks. This research concludes the first two things that deviant behavior such as stealing, drinking, drugs, and gambling have still occurred in the village of Kampung Jawa Tengah in the last three years; the trigger factors are poverty, unemployment, and weak parental control. The educational model, which is a strategy to prevent deviant behavior, is strengthening religious knowledge through various activities and strengthening tolerance attitudes in adolescents through arts and sports activities so that empathy grows to participate in avoiding criminal behavior among teenagers.

Determination of Leaders in Education Management

This article aims to describe the determination of leaders in education management. Library studies are conducted to explore a variety of relevant sources. The resources used came from reputable books and journals. The sources were searched and searched according to their intended purpose. Methods used to collect research data in the form of literature data that have been selected, searched, presented, and analyzed. The source of this research data looks for library data whose substance blinds the act of processing philosophically and theoretically. The data analysis techniques in the form of content analysis. The results of the library study revealed that the determination of leaders in education management includes the motivation of the work of leaders consisting of intentions, taqwa, and sincere; hard work; sincerity; confidence, and good quality of working life. A good leader is a leader who can perform his role and functions properly with a strong determination with measurable parameters. The results revealed the influence of leadership in education management.

A Design of Environmental Education for Secondary School Teachers

The focus of this research was to develop a system of environmental education (EE) skills development for secondary school teachers, which was carried out using qualitative approaches. The data were obtained by the Eco-School Operational Teachers Questionnaire and a standardized interview with the experts of the Eco-School Teachers and the Eco-School Teachers. Results of this study showed that the majority of informants had an intermediate level of EE competence in 6 parts: environmental awareness, basic understanding of EE, responsibility for EE instructor updating, EE preparation and service, support for EE learning, and EE assessment. The EE development was produced to cultivate educators out of a variety of subjects to carry out interoperable learning in order to improve the environment of students before preserving or resolving society environmental issues. This systematically consisted of 5 steps including: analyzing the environmental policy covering national, educational area, and school policies; studying the community environmental problem; designing the environmental learning project; identifying the learning standard; and performing the integrated lesson plan. Authentic assessment has confirmed the efficiency of innovation, both internal and external skills

Effects of Principal Skills, Work Culture, Learning Facilities on Primary School Teacher Performance

The purpose of this study was to analyze the principal's skills on teacher performance; cultural influences on teacher performance; the effect of learning facilities on teacher performance; and the motivation to learn from the principal, work culture and learning facilities together on teacher performance. The study was conducted on 86 elementary school teachers at the Tadika Puri Foundation in South Jakarta, data were collected through a questionnaire distributed to respondents, while open interviews were conducted with Foundation administrators. Data analysis use SPSS application assistance. The research findings show that there are principals 'skills on teacher performance, there is a development of work culture towards teacher performance, there is development of learning facilities on teacher performance, and there is development of principals' skills, work culture, and joint learning development on teacher performance.