The Implementation of Classroom-Based Character Education in Elementary School Learning

Fathurrohman; Suparlan; Hendra Prasetia; Nurhayati

doi:10.56741/IISTR.ijlree.001664

Authors

Fathurrohman
fathurrohman@uny.ac.id
Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
Suparlan Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
Hendra Prasetia Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3230-7918
Nurhayati Universitas Wirahusada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56741/IISTR.ijlree.001664

Keywords:

Character Education, Classroom-Based, Elementary School, Local Content, Values

Abstract

This study examines the implementation of classroom-based character education in an elementary school setting. Using a qualitative exploratory case study design, the research was conducted at Muhammadiyah Karangkajen Elementary School in Yogyakarta. The participants included the principal, teachers, and students selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis, with the researchers serving as key instruments supported by interview and observation guides. Data were analyzed through coding, thematic categorization, and interpretative analysis. The findings reveal that classroom-based character education is implemented through four dimensions: integration of character values into curriculum and learning activities, structured classroom management practices, student-centered learning models such as PBL, CTL, inquiry, cooperative learning, and discovery learning, and the development of local content. The local content component is explicitly reflected in Javanese language instruction and batik-making activities, which foster manners, respect, responsibility, independence, and cooperation among students.

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Author Biographies

Fathurrohman, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

is a lecturer at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta specializing in civic education, character development, and innovative learning media. He has an extensive publication record in national and international journals, actively contributes to conferences, and has authored various books, including Pintar PPKn and Pendidikan Karakter Era Digital. His creative academic work is supported by more than twenty registered intellectual property products, including educational media and picture storybooks. (email: fathurrohman@uny.ac.id).

Suparlan, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

is a lecturer at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta whose academic interests include civic education, character development, and learning media for elementary schools. He has contributed to national and international conference proceedings, authored educational works, and collaborated on research related to values education and classroom practice. In addition, he has developed several instructional media recognized through national intellectual property registrations. (email: suparlan@uny.ac.id).

Hendra Prasetia, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

is a lecturer at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta whose academic interests include elementary civic education, sociocultural perspectives in education, and community development. He has presented his work at international conferences, authored several books related to education and social values, and developed various educational media recognized through national intellectual property registrations. (email: hendraprass86@uny.ac.id).

Nurhayati, Universitas Wirahusada

is a lecturer at Wirahusada University from the Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program, Department of Preschool and Elementary School Education, Faculty of Education, Universitas Negeri Medan. Her research focuses on literacy, local culture, and education. She is a 2020 VDMI Scholarship Recipient, PKM Funding by RISTEKDIKTI in 2021, and 2nd Place in the 2019 Universitas Negeri Medan PGSD Learning Media Competition. She is an Outstanding Student I Faculty of Education, Medan State University in 2021. (email: nurhayatiregf@gmail.com).

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