Peran Guru dalam Membentuk Karakter Anak Usia Dini di TK Negeri Pembina Kecamatan Kota Timur Gorontalo

Wulandari Dasi (Universitas Negeri Gorontalo)
Nia Purnamasari (Universitas Negeri Gorontalo)
Hizra Qoristiva (Universitas Negeri Gorontalo)
Risjianti Maida (Universitas Negeri Gorontalo)
Nursifa Y. Hulopi (Universitas Negeri Gorontalo)
Meilan Baba (Universitas Negeri Gorontalo)

Ichigo : Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Pendidikan, dan Budaya Jepang
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): Juni : ICHIGO : Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Pendidikan, dan Budaya Jepang

Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the character of early childhood through directed and loving education. At this critical developmental stage, foundational values such as honesty, responsibility, empathy, and discipline begin to form. Teachers serve not only as educators but also as role models who exemplify positive behavior. Through daily interactions, teachers help children understand social norms, manage emotions, and build healthy relationships with peers and the environment. Character education is often delivered through play, storytelling, or engaging group discussions, making moral values accessible and understandable for children. Teachers also create a supportive learning environment where children feel safe to explore, learn, and interact, fostering self-confidence and resilience.