Character Education in Improving Student Achievement at Labschool UNJ

Abstract

This study aims to determine the implementation of character education in Labschool UNJ schools in increasing student achievement. Labschool as an educational laboratory school at the State University of Jakarta needs to always strive to be a model in the implementation of education in Indonesia. Character education is important in the implementation of education in accordance with the national goals of education. Character education that is implemented properly contributes to improving student and school achievement. The research was conducted using qualitative methods with a case study approach with data collection methodologies through observation, interviews and documentation studies. This research was conducted by involving school leaders, students, teachers, parents of students and Labschool alumni. Based on the results of the study, it is revealed that the implementation of character education that takes place in Labschool schools (SMP-SMA Labschool Jakarta, SMP-SMA Labschool Kebayoran) has been going well and student achievement. The implementation of education runs well because of good leadership and school management. School leaders provide role models in the implementation of character education, teachers carry out character education in learning and extracurricular and student activities. The implementation of character education also collaborates with all parties and gets good support from students' parents.