IMPLEMENTATION OF RELIGIOUS CHARACTER VALUES IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Abstract

This study aims to determine the implementation of religious character values in elementary schools. The context of this study indicates that character deviation is occurring more frequently as often seen through mass media such as newspapers, electronic media such as television, and other media. This shows the students' lack of excellent behavior due to the minimal application of religious character in schools. The aim of this research is to describe how religious character values are being implemented in elementary schools. This research uses descriptive qualitative method with literature review. The supporting data comes from literature including books, papers, proceedings, conferences, scientific journals, and online scientific articles originating from the internet. The data was collected, sifted, and organized according to topic. Then, writing papers based on the designed data is mutually sustainable and coherent. The data analysis method is descriptive argumentative. The results of the study show that religious character values can be implemented through exemplary behavior, which is accomplished by the teacher setting a positive example for students and providing them with guidance, advice and understanding. Learning is carried out by the teacher associating lessons with religious aspects, empowerment and acculturation are carried out by implementing school rules and extracurricular activities, strengthening is carried out with the teacher providing understanding, praise and motivation to students, and assessment is done by observing students' attitudes.