Character Education Learning Model for Elementary School

Abstract

The world of education at this time faces many challenges in various fields. Education programs at the level of elementary school children are not evenly distributed resulting in the expected results not being maximized. The Law on the National Education System Number 20 of 2003 article 3 states that national education functions to develop capabilities and form dignified national character and civilization in the context of educating the nation's life, aiming at developing the potential of students to become human beings who believe and fear God Almighty. One, having noble character, healthy, knowledgeable, capable, creative, independent and being a democratic and responsible citizen. This study aims to see the effectiveness of the character education learning model applied in elementary schools. The results of field trials found the fact that after trials using the character education learning model for elementary school children were able to facilitate and improve student learning outcomes and could create appropriate and effective learning and motivate students in character learning.