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Teacher Strategies for Instilling Character Education in 21st Century Learning in Elementary Schools Riyadi, Diki; Giwangsa, Sendi Fauzi
International Conference on Elementary Education Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): Proceedings The 8th International Conference on Elementary Education
Publisher : International Conference on Elementary Education

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Twenty-first-century learning requires teachers not only to develop students’ cognitive competencies but also to cultivate character values as the foundation for shaping a moral, adaptive, and competitive generation. This study aims to describe elementary school teachers’ strategies in instilling character values within 21st-century learning. The research employed a descriptive qualitative methodwith data collected through in-depth interviews with elementary school teachers. The findings show that teachers implemented various integrative and contextual strategies, such as role modeling, projectbased learning, the integration of character values into all subjects, and the reinforcement of positive cultural habits in the school environment. The character values developed include religiosity, discipline, responsibility, honesty, cooperation, creativity, independence, environmental awareness, patriotism, andtolerance. Teachers designed learning activities by preparing lesson plans or teaching modules that contain character values, linking them to the Pancasila Student Profile, and applying authentic assessments. Technology was also utilized through educational videos, animations, and characterbased educational games. The study also identified several challenges, including the negative influenceof social media, limited parental supervision, teachers’ administrative workload, and difficulties in measuring character development. Overall, instilling character education in the digital era requires innovative and collaborative strategies, technological support, and continuous enhancement of teacher competencies.
Development of Deep Learning Approach-Based Teaching Materials for Fostering Peace-Loving Character in Elementary School Students Fauzi Giwangsa, Sendi; Saddam nurob, Faisal; Maulidah, Neni; Fauziana Ridwan, Aji; Destiana Agusman, Desi; Sulistyowati, Gadis; Nur Chikal Hergiana, Syadni
IJORER : International Journal of Recent Educational Research Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): March
Publisher : Faculty of Teacher Training and Education Muhammadiyah University of Makassar

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Objective: The widespread phenomenon of bullying in Indonesian elementary schools, with 41.1% of students experiencing harassment, demonstrates the urgent need for effective character development. The deep learning approach, which emphasizes meaningful, mindful, and joyful learning, offers an innovative solution for developing students' peace-loving character. This study aims to develop teaching materials based on the deep learning approach to foster peace-loving character as an effort to prevent bullying behavior in elementary school students. The research employs a Design and Development (D&D) approach using the PPE (Planning, Production, Evaluation) method. The planning stage includes needs analysis, curriculum analysis, and literature review. The production stage develops teaching materials based on deep learning principles. The evaluation stage involves validation by material, media, and language experts through focus group discussions (FGD). The product consists of teaching materials titled "Peace-Loving Friends" integrated with deep learning principles. Validation results show feasibility scores: material expert 4.2/5.0 (excellent), media expert 4.4/5.0 (excellent), and language expert 4.3/5.0 (excellent). The teaching materials include 6 learning modules with activities that stimulate meaningful learning (89%), mindful behavior (92%), and joyful experience (87%). The deep learning-based teaching materials prove suitable for developing peace-loving character in elementary school students. This approach successfully integrates cognitive, affective, and psychomotor aspects in holistic and enjoyable learning.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE CONTEXTUAL TEACHING AND LEARNING MODEL IN IMPROVING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ SPATIAL LITERACY SKILLS Naura Aisya Salsabila; Pupun Nuryani; Sendi Fauzi Giwangsa
Jurnal Cakrawala Pendas Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Majalengka

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This study addresses the issue of low spatial literacy skills among elementary school students’, particularly in map-related learning. Limited students’ engagement and the lack of instructional models that support spatial literacy development are identified as contributing factors. The study aims to examine changes in students’ spatial literacy skills following the implementation of the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) model. A pre experimental one-group pretest posttest design was employed involving 28 fifth-grade students’ from a public elementary school in Sukasari District, Bandung City. Data were collected using an essay based spatial literacy test and analyzed using descriptive statistics, mean difference testing, and N-Gain analysis. The findings indicate an increase in students’ spatial literacy scores from the pretest to the posttest, suggesting improved performance after the CTL-based instruction. However, due to the absence of a control group, the results should be interpreted cautiously and cannot be used to establish causal relationships. Despite this limitation, the study contributes to the growing body of literature on spatial literacy instruction by providing empirical evidence on the potential role of contextual learning strategies in supporting map-related understanding at the elementary level. Practically, the findings offer insights for Social Studies teachers on integrating contextual and experience-based approaches to enhance students’ spatial reasoning within the framework of elementary education.
Co-Authors Abda Abda Adinda Ayuning Zahirah Alya Fatihah Hendayana Ama Dhea Irhamni Ulya Andhin Dyas Fitriani Ani Hendriani, Ani Anisa Nurul Fadhilah Annisa Nur Aeni Anugrah Pratama, Agung Ari Arasy Magistra Arie Rakhmat Riyadi Arrofa Acesta Arsita Putri, Risthy Donary Asep Saefudin Athifah Fauziyyah Ayuni, Ramadyani Saskya Azmi Nurbarlian Ramadhan Babang Robandi Beltapan, Noval Depati Allam Bunyamin Maftuh Dedi Iskandar Destiana Agusman, Desi Destrianeu, Diendha Novia Destriani, Suci Devi Puspita Dina Mayadiana Suwarma Donda, Tio Dwi Heryanto Effy Mulyasari Elawati, Elawati Ellene Neisha Amara Elsa Amalia Eva Herlina Eva Kartika Evi Rahmawati Fadhilah, Halimah Faisal Sadam Muron Faisal Sadam Murron Faisal Saddam Murron Fathonah, Muthia Nurul Fatih Nur Farhan Faturrahman, Arya Fauziana Ridwan, Aji Fauziyyah, Athifah Fitriana Ayu Lestari Givani Nurhayati Putri Hadisatputri, Tri Intan Harmawati Harmawati Hasanah, Hafidah Nur Hawani, Siti Isvia Nur Hermawan, Ruswandi I Ilfiandra Indah Sari, Fitrianti Nur Ira Rengganis Komara, Intan Budi Kurniasih Kurniasih Leong, Celine Regita Lestari, Puteri Dewi Loka, Citra Luthfiyyah, Khansa Mahadewi, Kuwinta Gadhis Malina, Sany Malya Maulidah, Neni Mela Darmayanti Mita Putri Sindiawati Mubarok Somantri Mufliva, Rosiana Muhamad Ramdan, Muhamad Muharom, Suci Muslimah, Revi Muslimah, Revi Nadila Rahmah Nana Jumhana Nana Sutarna Naura Aisya Salsabila Nika Cahyati Non Dwishiera Cahya Anasta Novianti, Pupung Rahayu Nugraha, Syalaisha Salsabila Nur Chikal Hergiana, Syadni Oktaviani, Devi Aulia Pupun Nuryani Pupung Rahayu Noviati Pupung Rahayu Noviati Purnama, Syifa Rochmawati Putri, Alfiah Nabila Putri, Shelvilia Rahayu, Anisya Pramitha Rahmania Mutiara Sari Ratyasha, Shifa Resti Yulianti Ridha, Salwa Hikmatu Rina Heryani Rismawati Rismawati Riyadi, Diki Rohiman, Isna Soffi Aristin Rubianti, Rubianti Saddam nurob, Faisal Safitri, Manda Sandi Budi Iriawan Septiany, Silvia Setiani, Endang Selly Shahris Haikal Siti Maemunah Siti Nurani Siti Rahmawati Suandy, Imaculata Viviana Sukma, Fadilla Dwi Sukmarani, Helsa Qaira Sulistyowati, Gadis Supiaranti, Ambar Supriatna, Mamat Syarida, Sherly Syaripudin, Tatang Tatat Hartati Tiara Tri Rahayu Utama, Rildwiani Putri Wahyuningsih, Fitri Marliyah Waysqotnie Pramuditya Zahirah, Adinda Ayuning Zalfa Mufidah Zhafira, Luluk Zulian, Intania Afni