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Character Education Within A Policy Framework: Bridging Conceptual Definitions and School Practices Muhammad Zein; Rival Rival; Bahtiar Bahtiar; Santi Muhammadun; Isbat Talib
Electronic Journal of Education, Social Economics and Technology Vol 6, No 2 (2025)
Publisher : SAINTIS Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33122/ejeset.v6i2.1332

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Character education is one of the strategic agendas in national education policy aimed at shaping students who are faithful, have noble character, and possess a complete personality amidst the challenges of globalization and digital transformation. The development of digital technology has brought significant changes to students' learning patterns and behavior, which on one hand opens up opportunities for competence development, but on the other hand raises ethical challenges and value degradation. This article aims to analyze character education within the framework of educational policy, focusing on the connection between concepts, policies, and implementation practices in schools during the digital era. This research uses a qualitative approach with a literature study design and educational policy analysis enriched by the results of initial observations in the school environment. Data were obtained from national education policy documents, scientific literature, and previous research findings, and then analyzed using content analysis techniques. The research findings indicate that, conceptually and normatively, character education policies have been formulated comprehensively and are relevant to the challenges of the digital era. However, its implementation at the educational unit level still faces various obstacles, particularly in integrating character values into technology-based learning. This research emphasizes the importance of strengthening character education implementation strategies to align with the dynamics of digital education.
Education Policy as a Participatory Space: Reading Community Engagement Beyond Formal Approaches Muhammad Zein; Muhammad Yunus; Bayanudin Sudin; Abdullah Abubakar; Adrian Kader
Electronic Journal of Education, Social Economics and Technology Vol 6, No 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33122/ejeset.v6i2.1338

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This research aims to analyze education policy as a participatory space by examining community involvement outside of formal approaches. The research uses a qualitative approach with a policy study design. Data was collected thru field observations, in-depth interviews with education actors and community members, and a review of relevant policy documents. The research results indicate that community participation in formal education policies is still dominated by procedural and administrative mechanisms, thus not providing adequate space for substantive involvement in decision-making. The relationship between schools and society tends to be hierarchical, which limits the bargaining power of society in determining the direction of education policy. On the other hand, more meaningful community participation is actually developing outside of formal approaches thru contextual and responsive community-based education initiatives that address local needs. This finding confirms that education policy needs to be understood as a social process that demands recognition and integration of community-based educational practices in order to create democratic and sustainable education policies.