Character education is a conscious and planned human effort aimed at educating and empowering every potential student. Apart from that, character education is also useful for building the character of each individual so that they can become individuals who can have benefits for these individuals and also the surrounding environment. This study examines and describes how the theoretical basis for character education is conceptualized and how the theoretical basis for character education is implemented. The theoretical basis of character education includes the basis of ontology, the basis of epistemology and the basis of axiology. In this case the researcher can explain how to conceptualize and implement the ontology, epistemology and axiology of character education.

This research is included in classroom action research. The purpose of this study is to improve the process and learning outcomes of social studies by using indmap in students of SD Negeri 15 Kapalokoto, Sungaipua District. Using the Mind Map method in class VI SDN 15 Kapalokoto, Sungaipua District. from the average grade point of 65.76 to 71.92 and when viewed from the achievement of KKM this value has reached KKM. Then in cycle II, the average score of students increased again to 76.90. The score has reached KKM and has reached the target where more than 75% of students obtained scores of more than 70.00. The results of observing student attitudes, from cycle I to cycle II have increased. This is evidenced by increased student learning outcomes. From the description above, it can be concluded that the learning outcomes and activeness of grade VI students of SD Negeri 15 Kapalokoto, Sungaipua District increased by using Minmap in social studies subjects.

The aim of this study is to find out the philosophical foundation system in applying sociological concepts in the basic education environment. The research method used in this research is literature study which relies on bibliographic sources from books and articles in scientific journals related to the subject matter, reading data with the thoughts of experts with a constructive and interpretive approach. The results of research from the results of a literature study to be able to carry out the Application of Sociological Concepts in Basic Education require careful preparation to run as the concept of education in carrying out its role which must have sociological foundational implications in education as well as self-development through a sociological basis which is also required to make the latest breakthroughs in the process of curriculum innovation or what is often known as curriculum revision in order to significantly adjust the philosophical foundations and accuracy in applying the sociological foundations in the basic education environment.

This research is motivated by the activities and learning outcomes of HOTS fifth grade students at SDN 15 Kapalokoto Kec. Sungaipua is still low. It can be seen that many students are less enthusiastic in learning. This research was conducted on class students of SDN 15 Kapalokoto Kec. Sungaipua Academic Year 2022/2023. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of HOTS-based learning using the problem-based learning model for elementary school students. The design or experimental research design used is the Randomized Control Group Only design with the research method using quasi-experimental. The research subjects were fifth grade students at SDN 15 Kapalokoto Kec. Sungaipua with a total of 40 people. The results showed that the effectiveness of HOTS-based learning using the PBL model increased more compared to conventional learning. Thus it can be concluded that the results of HOTS-based learning in class V students at SDN 15 Kapalokoto Kec. Sungaipua, can increase effectively, by using the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model. Keywords: Problem Based Learning Model, HOTS, Elementary Schools

This study aims to describe the role of digital literacy in improving and strengthening the character education of elementary school students. The research method used is a descriptive-qualitative method with a literature study approach, data sources are obtained from the results of analysis and conclusions obtained from journals. The results of the analysis of this study are in strengthening the character education of elementary school students in this 4.0 era, digital literacy plays an important role as a supporting medium because the characteristics of students tend to be more interested in technology, the internet, social media and others, and are supported by learning taught in elementary schools that contain the integration of character values in each learning. The conclusion of this study is that the use of digital literacy is able to strengthen the character value of students by being balanced with supervision from parents and teachers in its use.