The Role of Civic Education in the Student Moral Development in Elementary School: A Descriptive Study

Abstract

Moral education is necessary from an early age for instilling in students. Nonetheless, moral education cannot be distinguished from the instruction of conduct and etiquette by a teacher, but also how values can be applying in social life. Implementation in social studies is closely related to how to live, especially cultivating children in the school environment. The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of moral education in elementary schools. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with the triangulation method. The subject of research is at one of the schools in elementary school 14 Kendari Barat. The finding of this study is that respect and responsibility are two fundamental moral values that must be taught to students in school. Furthermore, Moral values are given to students in elementary school 14 Kendari Barat is honesty, responsibility, discipline, caring, cooperation and democracy. All these values a positive influence on the child's behavior if appropriately taught. It takes a good collaboration of the school and the family in the process of development of moral values to children.

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