A Needs Analysis of Multimedia in Thematic Learning in Primary Schools as Strengthening Character Education

Abstract

Purpose of the study: The aim of this study to shape Indonesian people who are moral, form Indonesian people who are intelligent and rational, form innovative people who like to work hard, are optimistic and trustworthy, and have a patriot spirit.
 Methodology: This research was conducted using a survey method in elementary school teachers, both public and private schools, throughout the Wonogiri district. There were 25 teachers involved in this research. The instrument used was a character education questionnaire, which was adopted from 18 values in the nation's character education. The questions used consisted of four indicators, including teaching materials, the use of multimedia, character education in learning, and the integration of character education in multimedia learning.
 Main Findings: The results showed that multimedia learning used by teachers had not integrated the values of Pancasila. While the results of character education analysis, to show that some character values have been applied in learning.
 Applications of this study: The implication of the research results can be utilized for further research, in the context of strengthening character education is an educational policy whose main purpose is to implement the Nawacita of President JokoWidodo - JusufKalla in the national education system.
 Novelty/Originality of this study: The study of the Value of Character Education in thematic learning is one of the innovations that is being developed theoretically so that multimedia will be created that will strengthen the value of character education. Character values that have not been maximally implemented are creative values, national spirit, discipline, and an attitude of respect for achievement.