Student habituation program in elementary school: The orientation of cocurricular activities in developing characters of pancasila students

Abstract

This study is aimed at studying the student habituation program in elementary school in developing characters of Pancasila students. Profile of Pancasila students involves worshipping God, having good attitude, implementing global unity-in-diversity, being cooperative, being independent, being critical, and being creative. In this study, a qualitative study is conducted which using observation, interview, and theoretical study in collecting data. The samples are elementary school teachers, students and parents whose schools have implemented consistent and systematic student habituation program in integrating the values of Pancasila. The results of this study show that it is found that the habituation program was implemented in some activities, such as ceremony, religious activities, cleaning environment, communal work, creating products, discussion, shaking hands, greeting, and smiling. Through the holistic and integrated habituation program, students can understand, internalize, and apply the values of Pancasila in their daily life. However, it is necessary for stakeholders to provide suggestions for the development of curriculum and habituation program. Moreover, the program can be considered as the main reference for policy makers and practitioners to strengthen the values of Pancasila characters in Indonesia.