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ETHICS OF GADGET USE AMONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS: A REVIEW FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF MORAL PHILOSOPHY karlina, yayang; Yusuf Tri Herlambang; Dede Margo Irianto
SOSIOEDUKASI Vol 15 No 1 (2026): SOSIOEDUKASI : JURNAL ILMIAH ILMU PENDIDIKAN DAN SOSIAL
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan Dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universaitas PGRI Banyuwangi

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The increase in gadget use among elementary school students is a phenomenon that is not only pedagogical and psychological in nature, but also has complex ethical implications. This article aims to examine the use of gadgets among elementary school children through a critical synthesis of various moral philosophy perspectives within the framework of technoethics, so that technology is not understood merely as a learning tool, but as an agent that shapes children's habits, social relationships, and value orientations. This study uses the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method based on PRISMA standards on 22 scientific articles published in the last five years and sourced from Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, and SpringerLink databases. The analysis was conducted using a thematic approach to integrate empirical findings with the perspectives of deontological ethics, utilitarianism, virtue ethics, care ethics, discourse ethics, responsibility ethics, and family ethics. The results showed that unethical gadget use has the potential to reduce empathy, weaken social interaction, disrupt cognitive function, and hinder the formation of children's moral character. From a technological ethics perspective, these findings confirm that the effectiveness of educational technology cannot be separated from the moral responsibility of adults as technology controllers. This article concludes that the use of gadgets by elementary school students should be viewed as a moral practice that requires a normative and conceptual framework, not merely technical regulations, so that technology can contribute positively to the human and moral development of children.
Gapura Pancawaluya Character Education Model in the Digital Age for Improving the Quality of Education Rostika, Neneng; Irianto, Dede Margo
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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The rapid digital transformation in education has triggered a moral crisis characterized by rising intolerance, cyberbullying, and a decline in digital ethics. While technology offers educational benefits, it often lacks the moral scaffolding necessary for character development. This study aims to bridge the gap between local cultural values and digital education by examining the Gapura Pancawaluya model. It seeks to formulate how Sundanese local wisdom can be operationalized as a pedagogical framework for fostering digital citizenship. This research employs a qualitative descriptive approach with a systematic literature review design. Data were collected from academic documents published between 2015–2025, selected through purposive sampling based on keywords related to ethnopedagogy and digital ethics. Data were analyzed using content analysis techniques: reduction, display, and verification. The findings demonstrate that Gapura Pancawaluya transforms abstract cultural values into five applicable digital competencies: Cageur (Digital Wellbeing), Bageur (Digital Ethics), Bener (Information Literacy), Pinter (Critical Thinking), and Singer (Digital Resilience). This integration supports the realization of Manusa Waluya—a holistic human being aligned with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4. The study concludes that Gapura Pancawaluya is not merely a traditional artifact but an adaptive framework essential for strengthening character education in the digital era.
Building Students’ Strong Personality through Character Education in Schools Under The Implementation of The Merdeka Curriculum: A Strategy for Preventing Demoralization Maulana, Abdul Holik; Nurihsan, Juntika; Irianto, Dede Margo
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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Character education in schools plays a strategic role in shaping resilient and integrity-driven personalities to prevent the growing phenomenon of demoralization among students in the era of disruption and global value transformation. This study aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the importance of integrating character education into the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum, as well as to identify an effective conceptual model for strengthening students’ moral development. Employing a qualitative literature review method, this research examines a wide range of recent scholarly sources, including books, journals, and research reports relevant to the themes of character education and the Merdeka Curriculum. The synthesis of literature indicates that systematically integrated character education within the Merdeka Curriculum makes a significant contribution to preventing demoralization through the reinforcement of Pancasila Student Profile values. This study proposes the Integrative Model of Character Education within the Merdeka Curriculum (IM-CE2M), which consists of four key components: (1) project- and experience- based contextual learning that cultivates the values of faith, collaboration, and independence; (2) consistent habituation and self-development programs that foster moral discipline and positive habits; (3) synergistic collaboration among schools, families, and communities as the three centers of value-based education; and (4) strengthening teachers’ capacities as moral role models and primary facilitators of character-based learning. The implementation of IM-CE2M demonstrates that character education not only serves as a means of preventing demoralization but also forms the foundation for developing students who are faithful, critical, creative, and ethical embodying the ideals of the Pancasila Student Profile. Thus, integrating character education within the Merdeka Curriculum represents a transformative strategy to cultivate a young Indonesian generation with strong character, global competitiveness, and steadfast commitment to universal moral and humanitarian values.