Journal of Nonformal Education
Vol 6, No 1 (2020): February 2020

Building the Character of Children Through Non-Formal Education in Schools

Widodo, Widodo (Unknown)
Nusantara, Widya (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Feb 2020

Abstract

The research objective is to determine the role of Non-formal Education (NFE) programs in schools and children’s interest in Non-formal Education The study uses a quantitative analysis approach. The results show there is a holistic and synergistic relationship between Non-formal Education and schools. The interest of students who take the Non-formal Education program at school is “optional”, there is no compulsion, according to students’ interests, is entertaining, gives “added value” to children. NFE program analysis that strengthens the character of children includes; sports specialities strengthen the character of sportsmanship, tenacity and courage. An additional program of subject matter reinforces the character of diligent learning. The culinary training program strengthens character not to give up and the Islamic arts program strengthens creative character. Non-formal education is really needed to support the character in extracurricular in formal education NFE program in schools is very useful to provide reinforcement of positive character and even become a “must” so that students’ character develops well.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jne

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

This Journal collaborates with Ikatan Akademisi Pendidikan Nonformal & Informal and Himpunan Akademisi dan Program Studi Penmas Indonesia containing research articles in the field of Nonformal ...