Inculcating Honesty Values in Boarding School: Study in Muhammadiyah Boarding School Yogyakarta

Sudrajat Sudrajat (Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta)
Agustina Tri Wijayanti (Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta)
Gautam Kumar Jha (Jawaharlal Nehru University)

Al Ishlah Jurnal Pendidikan
Vol 16, No 1 (2024): AL-ISHLAH: JURNAL PENDIDIKAN

This study explored the incorporation of honesty values and associated challenges at a junior high school in Yogyakarta, employing qualitative methods with 13 participants, including principals, teachers, employees, and students. Using interviews, observations, and documentation for data collection and employing the Miles Huberman model for analysis, the research highlighted a holistic approach in instilling honesty through life skills education in academic and extracurricular activities, with teachers playing a pivotal role by example. It identified the main challenge as insufficient teacher numbers impacting effective supervision. The recommendation is for schools to adopt comprehensive strategies to promote honesty, fostering an environment conducive to developing student integrity.