Open AccessThe Influence of Teachers and Parents in Strengthening Character Education
Author(s) -
Nina Karlina,
Akil,
Acep Nurlaeli
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
influence
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2808-1471
DOI - 10.54783/influence.v3i2.135
Subject(s) - character (mathematics) , independence (probability theory) , mathematics education , psychology , character education , qualitative research , qualitative property , stakeholder , pedagogy , sociology , mathematics , statistics , political science , social science , geometry , public relations
The purpose of this study is to ascertain the influence of teachers and parents in strengthening character education through a case study of IT Middle School At-Taubah Karawang. The method used in this thesis research is a sequential explanatory model/design using a Mix Method, that is, a method that sequentially combines quantitative and qualitative research methods, with the first stage utilizing quantitative methods and the second stage utilizing qualitative methods. The findings indicated that the involvement of school stakeholders in enhancing character education at IT Middle School At-Taubah Karawang was rather significant, scoring an average of 3.9. With the highest rating on the religious aspect with an average score of 4.0 and the lowest on the aspect of independence with an average score of 3.8. This shows that the role of educators is very influential on strengthening the character of students. In addition, the results of the study also show that the school/educator stakeholder variable has an influence on strengthening character education at IT Middle School At-Taubah Karawang. Meanwhile, the role of parents in strengthening character education at IT Middle School At-Taubah Karawang is in the high category with an average score of 3.8. With the highest assessment on the aspect of discipline with an average score of 4.0 and the lowest on the aspect of independence with an average score of 3.5. This shows that in addition to educators, the role of parents is very influential on strengthening the character of students.