Journal of Educational Management Research
Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026)

The ‘One Day Ten Greetings’ Movement (GERTUSAM) as a Strategy for Fostering Students’ Religious Character

Karomah, Anna Roihatul (Unknown)
Syuhud (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study aims to examine the implementation and implications of the “One Day Ten Greetings” Movement (GERTUSAM) as a strategy to instill religious character among students. Employing a qualitative research design with a phenomenological approach, the study collected data through non-participant observations, semi-structured interviews with school staff, teachers, students, and parents, as well as documentary analysis of program records and materials. Findings reveal that GERTUSAM is systematically implemented through early introduction, consistent repetition, strict supervision, and the transition from mechanistic behavior to voluntary self-awareness. The program effectively fosters students’ religious character across three domains: spiritual, by enhancing mindfulness of God and reinforcing prayer routines; social, by promoting politeness, empathy, and cooperative behavior; and personal, by cultivating honesty, discipline, and responsibility. These outcomes demonstrate that structured habitual practices can facilitate internalization of moral and religious values, supporting ethical development. The study implies that school-based interventions like GERTUSAM provide a replicable model for cultivating disciplined, socially responsible, and spiritually conscious youth, informing educational policy and curriculum design

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jemr

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Educational Management Research is an international peer-reviewed journal which publishes original and significant contributions to educational management, administration, and leadership, in its broadest sense, from all over the world. This includes primary research projects in schools ...