DINAMIKA ILMU - Vol. 18 No. 2 - The Implementation of Character Education in Kalimantan, Indonesia: Multi Site Studies

Oct 15, 2026

Research investigates the implementation models of character education developed by schools in several regencies/cities in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, using a field-work approach with multi-site studies. Data are collected from teachers and students through observations, interviews, and documentation across Tarakan, Bulungan, East Kutai, and Bontang. Findings are processed with interactive analysis (data reduction, data display, and conclusions). Character values developed include religious values, creativity, independence, responsibility, national spirit and love for the motherland, tolerance, communication, and care for the environment.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages17

Reading Time43 min

AccessFree to download

A. Introduction

Research inspiration and rationale

Background examples from schools and prior studies

Character education models: school focus and ICT development

Local cultural development in character education

DINAMIKA ILMU Vol. 18 No. 2, 2018 P-ISSN: 1411-3031; E-ISSN: 2442-9651 doi: [http://dx.doi.org/10.21093/di.v18i2.1289](http://dx.doi.org/10.21093/di.v18i2.1289) The Implementation of Character Education in Kalimantan, Indonesia: Multi Site Studies Muhammad Iwan Abdi Institut Agama Islam Negeri Samarinda, Indonesia e-mail: [iwanabdi76@yahoo.com](iwanabdi76@yahoo.com) Abstract This research was inspired by some of the realities that the author found related to the implementation of character education, especially in several regencies/cities in East Kalimantan. Apart from the author’s concern toward the case of the moral decadence of the nation's children, this should be a demand and obligation for every educator to form the character of his students. Therefore, various models and innovations began to be developed by educational units led by creative teachers starting to package character-based learning designs and innovations. This research focuses on character models developed by the school. This research is a field work research that focuses on multi-site studies. Sources of data in this study include: teachers and students in several schools are the focus of research. The research locus is spread in several regions, namely: Tarakan, Bulungan, East Kutai and Bontang. The data collection techniques that the author uses in this study include: observations, interviews and documentations. Furthermore, the findings of the research data were processed using Milles and Hubberman's interactive analysis using the data reduction flow , data display and data conclusions . Based on the findings of the research, it can be concluded that the character values developed include: religious values, creative, independent and responsible, the spirit of nationality and love for the motherland, tolerance, communication and love the environment. Keywords: character education, character values, character building A. Introduction This research was inspired by several realities that the author found related to the character education implementation, especially in several regencies/cities in East Kalimantan. Apart from the author’s concern toward the case of the moral decadence of the nation's children, this should be a demand and obligation for every educator to form the character of his students. Therefore, various models and innovations began tobe developed by educational units led by creative teachers starting to package characterbased learning designs and innovations. Muryeti & Anwar (2016), for example have conducted research in four elementary schools. The research data was explored through in-depth interviews to all informants. The results of the study show that there are eight components of character that develop, namely: discipline, the environmental care, responsibility, creative, fond of reading, curiosity, respect, hard work, national spirit, democratic, caring, nationalism, honest, religious, social care, friendship, peace and respect. Bohlin (2005) points out that, "Character is a distinctive mark of our person; the combination of these are distinguishing that make us who we are. Character is more than appearance and reputation and constitutes more than our personality or temperament." Bohlin's opinion provides verification that character is a characteristic of an individual that explains who someone is, and distinguishes him/her from other individuals. The school of SMA Negeri 8 Balikpapan for example, has developed a learning model by making Mangrove forest as its focus. As a coastal region, the existence of mangrove forests has become a phenomenon that has existed since long ago. The problem is whether the presence of the forest so far can be managed and perceived the benefits. In the management of mangrove forests, one of the things that need to be considered is to make educational institutions and the community as the main components in the management and preservation of mangrove forests. Therefore, the pe

FAQs

What research approach and study design are used in this paper?

The study is field-work research focused on multi-site studies. It examines character education implementations across multiple regions and schools.

Where is the research locus located?

The research locus is spread across Tarakan, Bulungan, East Kutai, and Bontang. These areas host the selected schools involved in the study.

What data collection techniques does the study use?

Data collection uses observations, interviews, and documentation. Teachers and students in several schools serve as the research focus.

Oct 15, 2026

Uploaded by mieayamfan