The Role of Teachers in Shaping Student Character In Elementary Schools
Keywords:
Teacher's Role, Character Education, Student Character Formation, Elementary School, Role Model, Contextual LearningAbstract
Character formation among students represents one of the primary challenges in education, particularly at the elementary school level. The problems identified indicate that character values such as honesty, discipline, and responsibility have not been fully internalized by students, as evidenced by persistent behaviors including cheating, tardiness, and general indiscipline in daily school activities. This study aims to describe the role of teachers in shaping student character and to identify the supporting and inhibiting factors in its implementation. This research employs a qualitative approach using a case study method. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, while data validity was verified through triangulation, extended observation, and increased persistence. The findings reveal that teachers occupy a highly strategic position in the formation of student character. Teachers do not merely convey character values theoretically within the classroom, but also serve as role models through their attitudes and conduct in everyday life. Instructional planning that embeds character values within syllabi and lesson plans, along with the application of contextual learning approaches, further supports the internalization of character. Nevertheless, character formation is an ongoing process that demands consistency, sustained habituation, and close collaboration among schools, families, and the broader community.
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