Last modified: 2019-07-11
Abstract
Forming characters through noble values is one of the educational goals that are essential to producing a holistic person. The process can be implemented through subjects taught nationally or through local subjects in accordance with the uniqueness of their respective areas. This study aims to determine the implementation level of the incubation of character values through religious attitudes, social attitudes, knowledge, and skills in the local subjects of Minangkabau Nature Culture in Padang city, West Sumatera. This study also investigates how the implementation of these character values in the subject by teachers. The study uses an explanatory mixed method design, using questionnaires and interviews. Samples consisted of 300 primary school teachers in the Padang City area randomly selected groups for quantitative studies and 9 teachers for a qualitative study. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS software while qualitative data were analyzed manually to get the theme. The findings show that: (a) there is a difference in the level of the implementation of character education in the Minangkabau Minangkabau Cultural Intermediate between A, B and C accredited schools in terms of religious attitudes, social attitudes, knowledge aspects; and (b) There is no difference in the level of the implementation of character education in the Minangkabau Nature Culture courses between schools that have A, B, and C accredited skills. The method of character education is done by instilling the concept of "Adat Bersama syara ', syara, kitabullah", Minangkabau language, discussion and consensus, once upon a time, appreciate local arts and culture, learn the history, skills, and special art of Minangkabau. There is also a phenomena applying character values through Minangkabau's natural culture, which is related to the concerns of the Education department, the concern of teachers, the care of the parents, and the influence of global culture. This study presents a frameworkof implementation of character education in the Minangkabau Natural Cultural in primary school in Padang city, West Sumatra.