Model of Economic Civics Development in Establishing Independent Character in Islamic Boarding School
1Febriyanti, 2Idrus Affandi, 3Endang Danial AR

Department of Citizenship Education, Indonesia University of Education

Abstract

This study aims to explain how the program of character building independent in islamic boarding school. Efforts to create independent character aims to have strong character, not abstinence, high personality of discipline and hard work so that arises the competitive spirit of society, especially in economic activity so that the level of welfare of society increases. The research uses qualitative approach with case study method. Determination of research informant through purposive sampling technique. Data collection through observation techniques, interviews and documentation. Data analysis includes data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing and verification. The technique of testing the validity of the data using source triangulation. The findings of this research indicate that there is a program of character building of self-reliance in islamic boarding school that is model program of “Ahlak Plus Wirausaha” (APW) role to assist level of economic level of society which is proved by existence of alumni from model APW program open shop business and open job field, students who have independent character in entrepreneurship with the power of spiritual spirit and berahlakul karimah, have a high creativity, and are aware of their rights and obligations as citizens and muslims who completely.

Keywords: Economic Civics, Independent Character, Islamic Boarding School

Topic: Virtues, Characters and Civic Community