Implementation of Character Education Through Daily Routine Activities at Paud at Taqwa Mandailing Natal

Abstract

This study aims to describe the implementation of character education through daily routine activities which include planning, implementation, evaluation of character education results, supporting factors and inhibiting the implementation of character education through habituation in PAUD At Taqwa Mandailing Natal. This study uses a qualitative approach with a qualitative descriptive method. Data collection techniques were carried out by interviews, observations, and documentation. The validity technique uses triangulation of sources and methods. Data analysis techniques in the study use data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawn. The results of this study show that the process of character education through habituation carried out by children is in accordance with the stages, namely planning, implementation, evaluation and results as well as supporting factors and inhibiting factors. Planning for children's character education is carried out through daily habituation in accordance with 9 of the 18 values of the nation's character, namely religious, honest, tolerant, disciplined, creative, curious, friendly/communicative, fond of reading and caring for the environment. The implementation includes the process of implementing character education in daily life through daily routine activities provided by teachers for children. Evaluation and results were carried out to see the results of changes in children's behavior in accordance with the ethics and morals of character education. The supporting factor for the implementation of character education through habituation is from parents, teachers who provide motivation. The inhibiting factor in the implementation of character education through habituation is from outside the environment and the mindset of children who are still young and do not understand.