Assessing the Character of Pancasila Student Profiles: Challenges Encountered by Teachers

Abstract

Administering assessment is essential in education, including, in the implementation of character building in the Pancasila Student Profiles. This study was conducted to examine the implementation of the P5 (the Project for Strengthening Pancasila Student Profiles) in primary schools and the challenges teachers encountered in assessing the P5 character. Descriptive analysis was used in this study. Data collection was carried out using questionnaires and interviews given to 160 teachers representing 160 schools in 16 sub-districts in West Bandung, Indonesia. The results of the data analysis show that several elements are dominantly used from each dimension. Particularly noteworthy is that the creativity dimension is rarely taught. In terms of assessments, summative assessment is the most frequently practiced assessment among teachers. The number of teachers who carried out diagnostic and formative assessments is relatively small (<5%). Furthermore, the challenges or difficulties faced by the teachers in preparing the assessment encompass aspects such as the P5 comprehension, how to cultivate the P5 character, the main obstacles in instilling the P5 character, and measuring the P5 character.