Peran Guru Sekolah Dasar dalam Pembentukan Karakter Anak Sejak Dini

Abstract

The research method used in this study is a qualitative approach, which aims to gain an in-depth understanding of the role of teachers in shaping students' character in elementary schools. The data collection techniques applied include in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation studies. In-depth interviews were conducted with elementary school teachers who have experience in implementing character education, to explore their perspectives, methods used, and challenges they face in the process of forming student character. In addition, participant observation was carried out in the classroom to directly observe how teachers apply character values, both through habituation activities and their interactions with students in daily learning. This study concludes that elementary school teachers have a significant role in forming students' character from an early age through a value approach, habituation activities, and integration of moral values in learning. Teachers function not only as teachers but also as role models who demonstrate positive attitudes, which are expected to be internalized by students.