Budaya Sekolah sebagai Media Internalisasi Karakter Siswa Madrasah Ibtidaiyah

Abstract

Education in Indonesia currently places a heavy emphasis on mastering
academic knowledge without adequate attention to developing students'
character values. However, character development is crucial for
developing individuals with noble morals and responsibility. Therefore,
habits and role models within the school environment are key factors in
effectively shaping students' character. A conducive school atmosphere
and culture are believed to positively impact character formation. School
culture not only creates a supportive environment but also fosters new
habits that support students' overall character development. This study
used a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection methods
including observation, interviews, and documentation. The study was
conducted at the Jam'iyatul Mubtadiin Jember Private Elementary School
(MIS). The results revealed that character education at the school is
implemented through a school culture that instills five main values:
religiosity,
integrity,
independence, mutual cooperation, and
nationalism. These values are applied from before the learning process,
during learning, and after school hours. Although the implementation of
character education has been ongoing, several obstacles have emerged,
including differences in teacher abilities, limited school facilities and
infrastructure, and variations in student abilities. To overcome these
obstacles, the school actively conducts training for teachers and strives to
improve the overall quality of education so that the goals of character
education can be optimally achieved.