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Journal : Journal of Innovative and Creativity

A Model for Developing Students Character in Vocational High Schools in Banten Atep Iman; Iwan Ridwan; Kurniawan Putra Yudha; Ade Dwi Putra Janata
Journal of Innovative and Creativity Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025)
Publisher : Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/joecy.v5i3.5040

Abstract

This study aimed to develop and validate an integrated character development model for Vocational High School (SMK) students in Banten Province, Indonesia. A sequential exploratory mixed-methods design was employed, involving 4 teachers and 22 students from four purposively selected SMKs representing different regional and program characteristics. Qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, classroom observations, and document analysis. Quantitative data were collected using a validated 30-item Likert-scale questionnaire administered to 22 students. The qualitative findings identified five core character values prioritized by stakeholders: discipline, responsibility, honesty, cooperation, and hard work. However, systematic character education implementation remained limited, with only 35% of classes integrating character values explicitly. The study also identified challenges such as limited instructional time, inconsistent teacher modeling, and insufficient resources. Quantitatively, student perceptions indicated strong agreement (82.07%) toward existing character initiatives, although disparities appeared across dimensions such as personal experiences, teacher–student interactions, and developmental challenges.The resulting model consists of three components: (1) curriculum-integrated character instruction, (2) enhanced extracurricular activities with defined character outcomes, and (3) personalized student mentoring supported by family–school collaboration. Pilot implementation over four months demonstrated improvements in students’ character knowledge (23.4%), attitudes (18.7%), and behavioral indicators (15.3%). The findings suggest that character development in SMK settings requires intentional, structured, and contextually relevant strategies supported by teachers, administrators, families, and industry partners.
Co-Authors Abda Abda Abdurahman, Ismail Abdurohim Abdurohim Abdurrahim Abdurrahim Abdurrohim Abdurrohim Ade Dwi Putra Janata Afiyanti, Widiya Amartya, Dini Angelia, Riche Annisa Fitri Anggraeni AT, Mulyadi Ayu, Ayu Aziz, Abdul Azizah, Savira Nur Azzahra, Anugrah Syifa Bakri, Asri Ady Buhaeri, Aulia Humairo Damaranti, Anisyafa Firda Dwi Dewi, Een Siskawati Diannisa, Lutfi Eko Andrijanto Elih Sutisna Yanto, Elih Sutisna Farika, Dinda Dwi Fathurrizqi, Haikal Fauzi Miftakh Haryandi, Yopi Heryana, Lina Marlina Hielwana, Hanadia Hilmansyah Saefullah Iin Ratna Sumirat Ima Maisaroh Iman, Atep Irsyad, Muhammad Fadhilah Istinganatul Ngulwiyah Istinganatul Ulwiyah Jakaria Jakaria Jakaria Jakaria Jakaria Jakaria Jaya, Mulia Kamil, Acep Bahrum Khaerul, Khaerul Kurniawan Putra Yudha Mahmud Apriadi Maimunah, Ni'mah Maya Rahmawati, Maya Mobit, Mobit Muhammad Reza Pahlevi Najmudin Najmudin Najmudin Nugraheni, Latif Sofiana Pauti, Ekbar Pradittya, Rindie Praditya Putri Utami Qurotul Aini Rahayu, Karina Sri Rahmani, Kalisha Arlinda Rahmayanti, Kartika Tri Ramadanti, Dwi Ayu Ratu Amalia Hayani Ratu Amelia Hayani Rispiandi Rispiandi Rukiyanto Rukiyanto, Rukiyanto Rusli, Abdul Rahman Samsul Hidayat Sari, Arum Pandan Sari Sidik Indra Nugraha, Sidik Indra Sirojudin, Rumbang SITI MAHMUDAH Siti Muhibah Siti Muhibah solihat, siti Suci Humaeroh Sujanah, Nanah Sumarta, Sumarta Syathybie, Aca Ubaydillah, Ubaydillah Utami, Cahya Ramadanti Utami, Noviani Wachyudi, Kelik Wasehudin, Wasehudin Widiasturi, Aries Widiya Avianti Widyabuningsih, Dewi Widyastuti, Nurwita yudiardi, dodi Yulianeta