Implementation Model of Integrated Character Education with Citizens Learning for Students of SMP Negeri 1 Boyolali Academic Year 2021-2022

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to describe the implementation model of integrated character education with civics learning for students of SMP Negeri 1 Boyolali in the 2021-2022 academic year. This type of research is qualitative research using a phenomenological study approach. The research subjects were PPKn teachers and seventh grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Boyolali, and the object of the research was character education and civics learning. Data collection methods: observation, interviews, and documentation. The validity of the data is done by using triangulation of sources and methods. Data analysis techniques using interactive analysis techniques consist of 3 stages, namely: data reduction, data display and data verification. The results of the study based on observations in the field found that the implementation of integrated character education with civics learning for grade VII students at SMP Negeri 1 Boyolali for the academic year 2021-2022 was carried out during civics learning using the methods: role playing, demonstration, simulation games, and dramatization. The results of interviews with PPKn teachers and grade VII students obtained information: in general, teachers have difficulty in actualizing integrated character education in civics learning, pre-teachers find it difficult to formulate character education in civics learning, students generally do not understand the formulation of integrated character education implementation in PPKn learning. In conclusion, based on the results of observations and interviews, it can be concluded that the implementation of integrated character education in civics learning for grade VII students at SMP Negeri 1 Boyolali is carried out using the following methods: role playing, demonstration, simulation, dramatization.