Inculcating Character Values to the Student of Polytechnic ATMI Surakarta Vocational School

The objectives of this research are to find out: (1) the character education values, (2) the inculcation process of the character education values, and (3) the challenges in inculcating the character education values at Polytechnic ATMI Surakarta. This research was conducted using the phenomenological qualitative approach. The data were collected through interview, participative observation, and document analysis. Five educational administrators and four alumni were the respondents of this research. The data analysis was performed by interactive analysis of Miles and Hubermanu0027s model. The results of this research are as follows. Firstly, the values inculcated at Polytechnic of ATMI Surakarta character education are based on the Jesuit clergy. Secondly, the inculcation process of character education values at Polytechnic ATMI Surakarta is through micro-context and macro-context. The micro-context includes the integration of each subject, school culture, and self-development activities. The macro-context consists of family, school, and society. Third, the supporting factors and the challenging factors. The supporting elements are the interaction of teaching staff with students, facilities and infrastructure, educators, synergies between the school environment, family, community and industry, and academic and non-academic activities. The challenging factors are time allocation and focus on learning