THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REGULATION OF THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE NO.23 OF 2015 ON THE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Siti Awaliyah, A. Rosyid Al Atok, Nisa Arafiyah Tri Wulandari

Universitas Negeri Malang

Abstract

Efforts to improve good characteristics on the young generation are done through school lines from elementary to senior high schools. To achieve this goal, the government issued regulation of education and culture minister No. 23 of 2015 on the character building that must be implemented by all schools. This paper will discuss about the forms of character development activities in junior and senior high schools, responsible parties, and obstacles encountered. The form of character development activities consist of: 5S habit (smile, greeting, greet, handshake, polite), creation of clean and green environment, improvement of faith and devotion, singing national songs, reading habits, praying in congregation, flag ceremonies and anniversaries of the national day, collection and distribution of charity, activities to commemorate religious holidays, development of student potential, peer tutors, and the orientation of new learners. The parties involved are the head master, teachers, employees, learners, parents/ guardians, and the surrounding community. Constraints faced are communication between the parties and the motivation of the learners.

Keywords: character development, The Regulation of The Minister of Education and Culture No.23 of 2015, habituation, green school, polite

Topic: Virtues, Characters and Civic Community