Conception Of Character Education Early Childhood (AUD) According To Ratna Megawangi

Abstract

The moral (character) degradation that has hit Indonesian society in the 21st Century, such as the high number of cases of violent acts committed by children or children as perpetrators, is an indication of failure in education. The aim of the research is to analyze Ratna Megawangi's conception of early childhood character education as the proponent of the program for 2500 seedling schools spread throughout Indonesia in an effort to shape student character through character education in schools. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with technical data collection through observation, interviews and documentation. As a result, character education is instilled from an early age through PAUD program services in the form of routine reflection for 20 minutes in class with the application of 9 pillars of character and involving 4 aspects, namely knowing what is good, feeling what is good, wanting what is good and acting well is a strategy. effective. will form quality students in academics and character.