PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER PADA MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH DI KOTA SALATIGA

Abstract

This qualitative research was conducted to determine the implementation of
character education in MIN Gamol, Kecandran, Salatiga. The research
problem are how the concept of character education in MI is, how are the
methods and strategies of character education, and what are the factors
supporting and inhibiting the process of maintaining character education.
Research data was collected by interviews which related to the informants,
documentation, and field observations. The result shows that the concept of
character education in MIN Gamol, Kecandran, Salatiga generally
understood as moral education or good moral as a part of character
education is less discussed. The emphasized main values are religious,
discipline, responsibility, patriotism, nationalism spirit, and achievement
appreciation. The method to accustomed character education in MIN Gamol
is integrated in all subjects by performing some strategies with habituation,
exemplary, discipline, observation and home visit. The educational character
is supporting by a young and vibrant teacher, exemplary by school leaders,
and students who are ready to respond the tasks from the teacher. The
completeness of published documents and the attention of the foundation
committee and parents also influence the goals to success. While the
inhibiting factors are limited control power of teachers, lack of teachers
counseling, inactive parenting club, the condition of school environment and
less of parental attention.