Academia Open
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): June

Project-Based Teaching Modules for Character Formation: A Case Study of the Pancasila Student Profile Program in Elementary School: Modul Pembelajaran Berbasis Proyek untuk Pembentukan Karakter: Studi Kasus Program Profil Siswa Pancasila di Sekolah Dasar

Novia Ramadhani Budianingsih (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)
Mahardika Darmawan Kusuma Wardana (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Feb 2026

Abstract

General Background: The implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in Indonesia emphasizes character education through the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project (P5) in elementary schools. Specific Background: Teaching modules function as key instructional tools that guide teachers in organizing project-based learning activities integrating collaboration, caring, and sharing values. Knowledge Gap: Empirical evidence describing how teachers practically implement these modules to cultivate mutual cooperation in real classroom contexts remains limited. Aims: This study analyzes the implementation of teacher teaching modules in the P5 mutual cooperation project at SDN Ketajen 1 using a qualitative case study. Results: Data from observation, interviews, and documentation indicate that learning activities were interactive, inspiring, enjoyable, challenging, and motivating, with high implementation scores across indicators, while small-group projects such as ecoprint facilitated communication, collaboration, empathy, and active participation, although some students remained passive. Novelty: The study provides a contextual description of module-based project learning that systematically integrates social character values through structured classroom practices. Implications: Findings offer practical guidance for teachers and schools to design student-centered modules and professional development programs that strengthen character formation and meaningful learning within elementary education. Keywords: Teaching Modules, P5 Project, Mutual Cooperation, Character Education, Elementary School Key Findings Highlights: Small-group projects fostered peer support and shared responsibility Classroom activities recorded consistently high implementation indicators above ninety percent Structured lesson design encouraged initiative and independent problem solving

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Journal Info

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acopen

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Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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Academia Open is published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo published 2 (two) issues per year (June and December). This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. This ...