Journal of Education Research
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): in Progress

Character Education from Thomas Lickona’s Perspective in Building Moral Intelligence in Primary Education

Anisa, Putri (Unknown)
Agustina, Rina Rahmi Maya (Unknown)
Azhari, Muhammad (Unknown)
Yacob, Hawa Hazwanie (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the implementation of character education based on Thomas Lickona’s perspective in building moral intelligence in primary education. The study addresses the gap between theoretical concepts of character education and their practical application in school settings. Using a qualitative case study approach conducted at SRITI Al-Qawwam, data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The findings show that character values such as discipline, responsibility, empathy, and respect are integrated into daily learning activities, school culture, and teacher-student interactions. Teachers act as role models while reinforcing values through habituation and reflective communication. However, challenges remain, including limited teacher competence in moral pedagogy, time constraints, and the influence of digital environments. This study contributes to strengthening the practical application of Lickona’s framework in developing students’ moral intelligence.

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Journal Info

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jer

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Subject

Humanities Education Mathematics Social Sciences

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Journal of Education Research is a peer-refereed open-access journal which has been established for the dissemination of state of the art knowledge in the field of education. This Journal is published for time per year at March, June, September and December by Perkumpulan Pengelola Jurnal PAUD ...