Journal of Educational Learning and Innovation (ELIa)
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Educational Learning and Innovation (ELIa)

Implementation of the ”7 Habits of Great Indonesian Children” in Elementary Student Character Development

Ayu Lestari (Elementary Teacher Education, Sekolah Tinggi Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Amal Bakti, Medan, Indonesia)
Yusrizal Yusrizal (Elementary Teacher Education, Sekolah Tinggi Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Amal Bakti, Medan, Indonesia)
Fira Astika Wanhar (Elementary Teacher Education, Sekolah Tinggi Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Amal Bakti, Medan, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Mar 2026

Abstract

This study aims to describe the implementation of the 7 Habits of Great Indonesian Children Program in shaping the character of students at PAB 29 Manunggal Private Elementary School. The study used a qualitative descriptive approach and was conducted in November 2025. The research subjects consisted of 1 principal, 1 fifth-grade teacher, and 3 fifth-grade students. Data were collected through interviews, observation, and documentation. Data analysis was conducted using the Miles and Huberman interactive model through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of the study indicate that the program implementation has been running quite well through systematic planning, adequate support facilities, and the integration of character values ​into routine school activities. The implementation of the program is seen in morning prayer activities, literacy, class duty, group work, and Clean Friday. The implementation of the program is also seen in the development of discipline, responsibility, independence, cooperation, honesty, creativity, and self-care in students. Program evaluation is carried out periodically through teacher meetings and observations of changes in student behavior. Overall, this program has a positive impact on the formation of student character and is supported by an orderly and clean school atmosphere, as well as a harmonious relationship between teachers and students.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

elia

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Other

Description

Jurnal ELIa (Educational Learning and Innovation) dikelola oleh Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar (PGSD) Institut Shanti Bhuana. Jurnal ELIa merupakan jurnal yang berfokus pada hasil penelitian pada bidang pendidikan dasar, pendidikan menengah, dan pendidikan tinggi. Jurnal ELIa juga ...