AL-WIJDyAN: Journal of Islamic Education Studies. Volume 8. Nomor 1. Januari 2023. p-ISSN: 2541-2051. online -ISSN: 2541-3961 Available online at http://ejournal. id/index. php/alwijdan Received: September 2022 Accepted: Oktober 2022 Published: Januari 2023 Role of Character Education in National Character Building: A Retrospection Noble Values of Muslim Religiosity Alif Lukmanul Hakim Universitas Islam Indonesia Email: alif. lukmanulhakim@uii. Abstrak Indonesia merupakan suatu entitas bangsa yang terakumulatif dari berbagai suku, budaya, dan agama Setiap keberagaman yang selalu berdampingan membuat bangsa Indonesia memiliki sejarah yang cukup besar dalam mendidik dan mencerdaskan generasi-generasi berikutnya. Tulisan ini dilatarbelakangi oleh sejarah yang ada dalam bangsa Indonesia yang menjalankan pendidikan untuk membentuk karakter bangsa. Oleh karena itu, upaya untuk menanamkan perilaku terpuji melalui pendidikan karakter berasal dari sifat keagamaan yang menyatu dalam sanubari bangsa Indonesia. Selain itu. Indonesia sebagai negara yang beragama tentunya memliki makna dan tujuan yang selaras dengan nilai-nilai yang terkandung dalam agama. Tulisan ini membahas terkait sebuah pandang balik dari sebuah keberhasilan dari pelaksanaan pendidikan karakter di Indonesia. Setelah itu, tulisan ini menggunakan metode analisis yang terhadap pembahasan utama tentang Pendidikan Karakter dengan melalui analisis kausal-efektual yang mengkorelasikan antara Pendidikan Karakter dengan hasil dari pembinaan karakter bangsa dengan sumber utama dari literature review. Kemudian tulisan ini menemukan bahwa terdapat pola yang sama dalam membentuk karakter generasi bangsa dengan melalui pendidikan karakter. Retrospeksi dalam pembinaan karakter generasi bangsa bermaksud untuk merefleksikan penanaman nilai-nilai luhur bangsa Indonesia yang dilakukan melalui dunia pendidikan. Kata Kunci: Retrospeksi. Pendidikan. Karakter Abstract Indonesia is widely known as one accumulated national entity consisting of many differences of tribes, cultures and religions. As a result of unity in diversity. Indonesia possessed a significant impact in the history aiming to educate youth generations. The article describes a historical background of the nation running education specifically to build the nation character. Meanwhile based on that reason, the effort to implement trustworthy behaviors through whole aspect of religious characteristics imprinted in the deep heart of the nation. To add some more. Indonesia which is well-known for its addressing religious nation must set up the goal of the nation which is definitely in harmony with the values of religious teachings. The article also provides an effort to educate the nation by focusing and paying great attention to the program of civilizing people. Clearly, the article in detail discusses a successful progress of bulding character education in Indonesia. Besides, this article utilizes analysis methid focusing on causal effectual method correlating Character Education as a result of national character building using literature review This article then finds out that there is a similar pattern between bulding nation character and character education. Moreover, the term retrospection is used merely to reflect the implementation of noble values of Indonesia through what is called by education principle. Keywords: Retrospection. Educarion. Character situation or in a need to have guidance carried Introduction out continuously which let the cultural The diversity that belongs to the similarities and the same past stories give birth Indonesian nation makes various stories and to wiser and better emotional closeness. problems following the existing process. The addition, there is a quite long history passed to complexity of the problem grows up the be the effort of unifying all elements of the nation itself completely into more and more Indonesian nation covering up all the developing country. Of course, the existence Thus, this difference and diversity of a problem that occurs in a nation will be a does not become a reason for this nation to valuable lesson for the nation itself to be divided, in fact, those variance factors will overcome its problems independently. It is be like a beautiful gift maintaining the unity of then significantly certain that addressing a Indonesia and in the future building the problem makes it a challenge for maturity will be far better than addressing a problem as a stronger, more loyal and solid enough to The difference way in pointing out obtain what is called as nation with integrity. the problems and how the nations view this History has proven that it is impossible for from also different point of view turns up this the unity Indonesian nation to occur without nation into two important sides, it grows up sharing the same objectives which are namely stronger or on the other hand even weaker ideal, mentality and goal for a better future. when disaster strikes. In order to equalize the The perception of all of this in the professional background has united all the people of term of diversity of the Indonesian nation, it Indonesia going along to the term of mutual is really not an easy matter. It is an urgent cooperation among people which finally make Indonesia Volume Vi. Nomor 1. Januari 2023. AL-WIJDyAN it happen for a clear and crystal reason. It is namely the value of faith, the value of not only referring to the word of ethos of worship, and the value of morality. The value mutual cooperation but also unity that of faith is a fundamental basis for a Muslim to characterizes the people of Indonesian nation. carry out the following values. The existence Thus, such a national character will certainly of faith in oneself makes a commitment to represent the identity of the Indonesian implement the whole values of Islamic nation on the world stage. religious teachings. The field of faith lies in In living the life of a good nation and state, one must have good character which is not only importantly adopted by leaders, but good character must be adopted by all elements of the nation as well. The process of mutual support and mutual assistance remains the identity of the Indonesian nation. It is significant to underline that this spirit of struggle must be maintained and preserved in order to maintain the unity and integrity of the nation. One thing that is closely related to national unity is the effort to strengthen these good characters for the next generation. As it is previously known, character is not a new term for socio-cultural life in Indonesia. Rather, it has become a part of the process of the nation's struggle which have already experienced many bad things. Related to commendable behavior to instill the character of the nation's next generation, this must also be in harmony with the values contained in the teachings of Islam. In the teachings of Islam, there are three main pillars in Islam, the heart of a Muslim which is manifested through behavior. Therefore, a Muslim who behaves not in accordance with the values contained in Islamic teachings, his faith is called as imperfect one. Then, the second value is worship, which is an embodiment of religious values that are projected to worship Allah SWT. Through this value of worship a Muslim will certainly be directed and become a good Muslim without any doubt. Standing for the third one, as it is called morality, this value is the accumulative result of the two previous values. The best codition will then be created if and only if a Muslim can perform what is tated as noble morality to provide Through noble character, it is certain that a Muslim will be more appreciated by Therefore, if a nation has noble morals, it will certainly be more respectable in the eyes of the world. Moreover, since Indonesia is a nation where the majority of the population embraces Islam, as long as these religious values can be actualized by all elements of the nation, then Indonesia will Volume Vi. Nomor 1. Januari 2023. AL-WIJDyAN become a nation that is respected by other for the next generation of the nation to always keep the persistence in the corridor of truth Through the maintenance of the good character of Indonesia people, a new identity and ideal life principle will be formed for the Indonesian people to always maintain the integrity of the Indonesian nation. To go through, the totality in maintaining the nation unity is a very important study in the era of and not be easily distracted by bad things. Therefore, the character is not only reminded and heart warned through textual narratives, but what is more important than that is the The globalization and the internalization of foreign problems causes the role of character culture in Indonesia. Facing the changes in education even more real and present. As an modern global world, the unity will help the example, the crisis of character and morality is next generation of the nation to persistently becoming more evident as indicated by the continue sustaining the integrity of the nation increasing and massive acts of crime, violence, by always taking care of the existing noble drug abuse, and promiscuity. In addition to values in accordance with the reflection of the the morality crisis happening to the nation's actions the youth perform and conduct every next generation, there is also a morality crisis It is no doubt that this process will take that is happening to state officials such as the not only time, but also effort and thought. The education that has been given will always government bureaucracy. To prove the above continue to be repeated, otherwise, there will statement, one of the parameters is the also be the internalization of other good or statement level of public trust in state official incremental values. This process is in line with is decreasing significantly. This is really the meaning and purpose of the nation's alarming time for the nation which considers founding fathers to form the Indonesian a lot of the sustainability of the nation and nation as a nation that is dignified and Based on cases of demoralization respected by other nations. Apart from the occurring at present time, it can be concluded willingness to be respected by others, another that up to now Character Education has only aim in implementing Character Education is explained and taught only textually. There merely as a way to create a roadmap or a path needs to be holistic learning for all elements Volume Vi. Nomor 1. Januari 2023. AL-WIJDyAN of the nation so that this important thought plays a role in creating such some policies that and character is not only learnt on the leads to efficiency and effectiveness of the cognitive aspect only but also on the implementation level which is considered far Other parties, such as educational institutions more important. This learning of character and educators will take a part as the executors education is then not only limited by of these policies, and the role of parents and classrooms and guided by books, but it is clearly the responsibility for everyone to take implementation control system. Therefore, a part of educating and fostering the character the aim of character education is much easier of the nation's future. Experiential learning to achieve and accomplish at the same time, if should be applied both massively and and only if, all elements are working together thoroughly now that learning by experiencing under the same lofty goals. Based on this visualization of real experiences will ease the explanation, it is not necessarily to question students to understand this learning as a again the urgency of the implementation of whole part comprehensively. Indeed, many Character Education and let it develops along expert and researcher have utilized this with the progress of the times. Up to this experience learning in the world of education. point, the world takes its turn as a cause of This way of learning is not also taken as a new dynamic nature that makes education easily term in the education terminology as the accepted by modern humans. In fact, the process the conception needs to be done concept of character education is not a new consistently and persistently. Thus, not also thing revealing the world. This concept has forget to mention that the implementation of existed for quite long time ago since the word these lofty goals requires support and of education itself existed for the first time. encouragement from various elements of the it is explored and criticized by both This is not only the responsibility of fundamentally and philosophically point of education experts, but also the role of parents, view, the goals of education are only two, general educators, the community, educational namely directing students to be more intelligent and possessing noble character. compactly carry out Character Education. an example, if it is broken down based on their respective roles, then the government Character Education. As explained above, the nature of character education is dynamic and follows Volume Vi. Nomor 1. Januari 2023. AL-WIJDyAN the current developments. Therefore, along Method with the development of the times, other side new problems will appear constantly. Going back from the matter, character education is basically referring to an effort to develop and improve the behavior of students to be better in accordance with the values and norms that In fact, experts and educator believe if students already have been equipped by stable fundamental basis, they will not be easily both distracted and destroyed by the complexities of the times. As an example, the development and improvement of this behavior is marked by the maturity of mindset and maturity of attitudes that do not affect things in some common negative and self-defeating matters. The implications for this self-maturity will make each individual wiser in responding to a situation happening to him and creating this world as a means to provide the best and welfare for all living things. It then can be This paper uses a causal-effectual analysis model to examine the main discussion topics in this study. Causal-effectual analysis is a rational approach which is primarily based on literature review. 3 Each unit of analysis in the discussion of the main topic is determined by a certain definitive limitation which is then discussed in a way which a retrospection character education occurring in the past and present are running. This further means that education will be compared with more recent discussions concerning the same field of This study also generates references to literature studies as the main source by involving various existing literacy sources to focus on theoretical studies related to ongoing concluded that the essential point of character Research that refers to literature education is a process of guidance to educate review is one of the most important studies to the next generation of a nation to have noble be carried out in certain research fields. Some characteristics so that they can make good and wise decisions which later implies the welfare research into two quite different things. and prosperity for all. To go through, as long general, the difference between the two types as this noble concept can be fully actualized, it of research lies in terms of implementation, then will lead the Indonesian nation to be a purpose, and position in each research. great nation that is dignified and respected by Library research further limits activity to other nations in the world. Volume Vi. Nomor 1. Januari 2023. AL-WIJDyAN researchers do not need to go directly to the be balanced in all aspects of the essential of What is important, the researcher studies the character. Each individual should ideally material in the form of collections of literature have good character for both society and the review which is closely related to the main topic of discussion in the research. Results and Discussion One indicator of good and correct understanding of religious values is the obedience to conduct Principles of Character Education in religious teachings and is ready to follow the Efforts to Build National Morality norms applying in the community where they In general, the meaning of character is Character is a form of embodiment of broader than mere that of moral meaning. the mindset of each individual through the Hereby, moral conception only focuses on the actions he does every day. Whether he is in value between what is right or wrong, so that conscious or in unconscious condition, the by having moral, one can justify a truth as well behavior will still be valued as a moral ready as a mistake. Meanwhile, the conception of to be justified by other individuals. Ideally, character points out not only on the individuals with noble character must know willingness to perform good things in life the consequences and are ready to take continuously but also the action to spread the responsibility for every action they perform good behaviors to other people as well. and conduct. Regarding the discussion of this doing so, it is expected that people with good character, it has the essence of values which character will not just remain silent and being are stated as divinity, religion, socializing, self- passive to spread goodness to others but on control, and nationality. The realization of the other hand they will do their best to good character in accordance with the lofty escalate it to others. In general, it is popularly ideals of the founding fathers of the nation known there are three common things does not only refer to one aspect merely, for correlating each other according to the stages. example, someone performs good spiritual perspective but on the other hand he does not In the initial position, individuals can even care to his behavior socially and identify whether some are good and otherwise In accordance with the essence bad, and at the same time, individuals can also of the character itself, each individual should judge whether something is good or bad. Volume Vi. Nomor 1. Januari 2023. AL-WIJDyAN Later, the next stage is that the individual has In addition to developing morals in high empathy regarding the morality that he children, teaching a sense of love for the already identifies previously. Further, he can homeland and defending the country is feel this empathy in case when it happens to considered as an important thing also. For the him, and he performs the tendency to treat adequate reason, an implementation and others just like the way he wants to be treated. teaching these values for the children at their Then at the last stage, it takes the elaborative early age is called ideal since at this age form of the two previous stages, namely children more easily accept any new material individuals who have been equipped with so that it can be adopted deeply unconsciously knowledge about the good and bad of an in mind. Therefore, if children are equipped action and have been equipped with a high with good moral values, these children will sense of empathy. By having these two grow and develop into children who are conditions, it is easier for these individuals to independent, creative, innovative, and have a behave well and treat others well too. addition to the explanation above, good Paradoxically, if the child has been given character also consists of various desires, such as the desire to know something about childhood, such as bad shows, bad habits, goodness, the desire to be treated well by and negligent behavior, then the child when others, and the desire to do good for oneself he grows up will tend to lead to characters and those around them. that are not in accordance with national Based on the explanation above, character education is a stage of maturing an whatever happens to him. In responding to the development of this mindset and also the development of the times following, it is assumed necessary to have an intense and holistic morality development. At this point, the age of children is the most crucial and ideal age for building proper and correct This is in accordance with the of character stating that everything starts at its roots first. Explanined in detail if the roots are strong then the tree will never be afraid of strong winds and stands firmly. Prof. Azyumardi Azra once said that the re-emergence of a focus on studies on education focused on improving the nation's morality along with the development of such a sophisticated era has begun followed by the view of Volume Vi. Nomor 1. Januari 2023. AL-WIJDyAN society increasingly broad and radical. benefit can be implemented properly and at Character education is oriented to instill praiseworthy behavior in the next generation of the nation. This is also in line with the objectives of human rights in the implementation of Islamic education itself, namely to increase the development of noble character, prepare for life in the world and in the hereafter, foster a spirit of scientific learning, improve related technical matters, and to obtain benefits. There is a correlation between religious values and the goals of character education, so that the planned program must be in accordance with its meaning and purpose. For example, in Islamic teachings it is always taught to value time, so will actually provide benefits. Then this accordance with this value. Then in Islamic the same time must be developed by someone who can be trusted. The term of amanah in the teachings of Islam means to be trusted whereas it is a quite complex task of character education now that education must sthrive hardly to instill the value of trust in the life of the nation and state. As know exactly, the effort to implement the trustworthy values is not as easy as conveying other knowledge. Trust basically is a matter of one's integrity, but, on the other hand, the term of knowledge is merely related to one's thinking capacity. Therefore, character education does not only provide technical teachings, but there are many fundamental values which are actually more important than mere technical values. Character education has a special role for the better life of the nation and its people at last teachings teach the value of honesty, character The view that considers that moral education in schools provides teaching that education is recently declining is one of the contains the values of honesty. Educators do reasons for the "failure" of the national not only act as someone who conveys education level which plays a role in knowledge but also play a role to provide an educating the character of the nation's example of honesty itself which is actually It cannot be denied that based instilled in him. Therefore, students will on the fact there are still many deviant naturally imitate whatever is in an educator. behaviors occuring in children who are still Character education containing the characteristics of religious knowledge itself studying at school such as class action, drinking, gambling, and other acts of moral Volume Vi. Nomor 1. Januari 2023. AL-WIJDyAN decadence. Simplistically, many experts and researchers consider moral and mental decadence in carrying out education degradation as explained earlier to be due to Indonesia: . disorientation of national the "weakness" of religious education carried out in schools. However, it cannot institutions are slowly starting to lose their also be denied that, mechanically, the objectivity in educating and teaching moral religious education facilitated by schools to the pupils is not adequate enough to cover educational institutions in Indonesia focus all the materials both in terms of learning on other unnecessary things instead of the time and the core of it. Essentially, the effort to return to the basic principles of national education. the process of Currently, maturation that exists within the on going cognitive aspects, while there are two process of educational environment is not aspects that are far more important, namely running well. In fact, this maturation affective and psychomotor. It would be process is not accompanied by such treferable and more beneficial if religious coercion and instructions, otherwise it will education were given to focus more on grow by itself. the process of learning both psychomotor and affective aspects so activities carried out by the national that it would be easier for students to have an assertive attitude towards any situation students and even teachers themselves with bureaucratic rules. the responsibilities education is very important in nurturing that are written in the curriculum are so and fostering national character, but in heavy and strangely more inclined to the reality the time and the core material taught cognitive aspect only, which neglects other is really lacking in functionality to carry out . then there is a tendency for the the role of instilling the nation's noble way the material is delivered by the teacher, values through good character. Up to now, related to tackling moral decadence and mentality crisis for the nation's children, there are several points namely verbalism way of teaching that will not match the substantial matters that must be practiced and given examples. at one time, students will definitely get something that contradicts others successfully. Volume Vi. Nomor 1. Januari 2023. AL-WIJDyAN happens because of the lack of strength of students in implementing these materials. Pancadarma. For example, when in class students are foundation or principle used by character taught to be honest, discipline, and doing education to move towards the outline of good but when they leave the class students the goals of education itself. The five still encounter many dishonest people and principles of character education themselves bad people, then the students will think consist of: . independence, . nationality, whatever taught at school is merely theory . humanity, . culture, and . natural and nothing is believable. in this era of The concept of the principle of disruption, students idolize other strange character education is sounded loudly by Ki people they will never know abouth them Hajar Dewantara as it is understood that closely which unfortunately are in harmony those principles are actually in line with with what the students like. Some good the core of education in Tamansiswa. The impacts will happens if the students see Pancadarma created by Ki Hajar Dewantara good traits and habits from their idosl also pays attention to various aspects of life whereas they think they choose the right including the aspects of nationality and Speaking the contrary, some statehood which problems may arise if the idols perform account properly and correctly. Not also bad habits and in sequence these habits forget to underline that aspects of morality will influence the follower a. a the related to the nation's culture have become students themselves. Therefore, students inherent in the national identity that cannot find it difficult to seek for the right role be separated. At last, it is related to the models in their own school environment. basic nature of all things that occur both In accordance with the principles of character education, it is necessary to carry out a whole and global mental revolution in the process of implementing character education returning to the outline of the goals of education itself. Basically, the concept of character in character education Pancadarma are also taken into These five principles are united into solid pillars to maintain the integrity of values in carrying out character education which is in accordance with the mandate of national education. In fact, it has been emphasized repeatedly that the education being carried out focuses on Volume Vi. Nomor 1. Januari 2023. AL-WIJDyAN coaching and forming a noble character two types of character education, namely with the ability to think intelligently. During character education outside the classroom the effort to build and form also at the and inside the classroom. In these two same time a noble character by educating different types, of course, they have the the ability to think, it is certainly more same meaning and purpose in efforts to difficult to form good and right morality foster the morality of the nation's next since it is very clearly stated that the cognitive realm can be improved with the building starts from the heart of every The process of implementing character educations begins from each For those who can accept the process of learning it sincerely find it easy to form good character education and so vise versa. Adoption The implementation of character education programs outside the classroom is supported by all parties incuding parents and environment where the students live and There are three simple things in the process of adopting character education outside the classroom, namely . taking students to school with the facilities provided by the school. The purpose of Character Education Oriented to Foster Nation's Morality Every individual who is running his life in the community certainly have diverse thoughts and behaviors. These thoughts and behaviors have become his personality which is known by the society in which he lives and communicates. The socialization carried out by each individual will reflect the level of character performed by him is The character attached to a person is a form of implication of the success or failure of the plan in implementing the character education. In general, there are implementing this program is expected to minimize accidents, so every student is prohibited from using private vehicles, especially motorized vehicles. Meanwhile, if the school knows that there are some students who violate this matter, then there will be consequences given to those disobedienced students. Therefore, as long as all elements in the school synergize to carry out this rule, parents will feel more secure and comfortable with their children when they are going to school. school entrance program starts at 6 am. The plan for this program orients the students to Volume Vi. Nomor 1. Januari 2023. AL-WIJDyAN familiarize the habit of getting up early and explanation, in addition breathing fresh air which is still free from adopting the character education outside many pollutants. Specially, this program the classroom, there is also the application will offer benefit for Muslim students to of character education in the classroom. adapt and form a habit of performing does not rule out the possibility of Subuh prayer. For other non Muslim implementing character education in the students, it is believed that waking up in the classroom only with learning material. early morning increase the quality of health. There are several other ways to adopt this Apart from religious and medical aspects, concept of character education, including . there are also historical aspects or local vocational programs conducted by the wisdom for Indonesian culture. It is homeroom teacher. The purpose of this originally the habit of the Indonesian people used to go to the rice fields or fields information for the school related to the to work every morning after the dawn real condition of the families of students prayer where their children are asked to who are at home. In addition, the teacher help their parents work in the fields or will find it easier to identify some logical fields by sending food to them. the ways to provide the best subject matter to program welcomes the arrival of students. students if they already have information This program is oriented towards the teacher as the main figure for students to addition, the aim of this program is to bring get good and right lessons. The role of being a role model is what students will teachers, students, and students' parents. imitate directly or indirectly the good habit adoption of a school environment with performed by their teacher at school. If the The aim of this program is to teacher sets a good example and treats optimize the process of implementing students well, students will also imitate the character education at schools. The forms actions taken by the teacher. Apparently, of activities to improve this character are this activity does not only refer to educators, very diverse, one of which is by putting up but also to all elements of the school boards on the classroom walls as a means community to show good examples to for students to write down whatever things According effort of do every day that reflect noble Volume Vi. Nomor 1. Januari 2023. AL-WIJDyAN character. In order to shape the character of The essential matter and strategy students, it is necessary to have a school described above is such a manifestation of development process. Therefore, adopting character education will be supported by all things and process will be successful or not depends that are mutually environment, and other school members self-purification purpose of getting closer to Allah SWT as a servant of God. in fact, this program will indirectly improve the character of students to be more obedient and also to become religious servants. Through this activity it can make students Muslim human beings who are kaffah. The form of activity in this program is such as Duha prayer in congregation, study Islamic education, and reciting the holy book Al-Quran . eating The purpose of holding this program as a form of adopting character togetherness for each student then improve communication between other students. Apart from that, this activity is also oriented to increase emotional closeness for In togetherness, there are values of loyalty and corps that thrive in ongoing process of communication. Whether on the synergy between all elements within the school and outside the school. Prayitno Fridays. This program has the meaning and and Manullang . saidAuthe end of education is characterAy. 10 Based on this brief statement, there is a big meaning, namely the reality that the ultimate goal of education is not just to educate individuals, not to make individuals rich people, but the sacred purpose of education itself is in line with the goals of national character education, which are the state of forming human The ideographic philosophy that exists in the Indonesian sharpening intelligence, strengthening will and expanding generation of the nation. Therefore, to become a quality citizen, every citizen must have good character, noble values of the nation, and the capability of each individual in mastering science and technology. There is something we need to understand together that good character cannot be added to various traits, but good character is a reflection of the personality of each Volume Vi. Nomor 1. Januari 2023. AL-WIJDyAN individual without coercion and force. domain that understands and solves various Character existing problems. 13 Intellectual intelligence accumulation of various traits that make up means students have adequate capabilities a personality. This personality becomes requiring accuracy in thinking, reasoning, individual behavior towards each other to and solving problems. This intellectual interact with each other. This is the essence intelligence has dimensions on verbal of a character. The process of adopting abilities, conceptual abilities, perceptual character education will lead to this core, so abilities, and both inductive and deductive that the implementation process must also Therefore, aspects of intellectual support this essential matter. As the intelligence can be measured by measuring implication of this application, students are To go through, emotional expected to behave as they are or have integrity wherever and whenever they are. interpersonal and intrapersonal abilities. This is in the sense that each student does The difference between these two abilities not become a "two-faced" individual. lies on their scope. On one side, emotional Meanwhile, if there is a double character, one of the character is called an imitation focuses on individuals managing themselves character, which means that every action is and controlling their own attitudes such as different from what was said at a different place and time. It is expected that each managing moods, and being able to individual has a complete and original motivate themselves. On another side, character as what the character is in the real life, in order to provide more sincere skills focuses on individual understanding of the feelings experienced by others, the These intact and original thoughts developed if students are equipped by More and more, intellectual on interpersonal ability to solve a problem that occurs in groups, adaptability, and ability to interact. Intra and inter personal abilities in a person are the basic abilities of each individual to be sensitive to something occuring outside of himself or within himself. Therefore, this ability is also referring to be calles as a basic Volume Vi. Nomor 1. Januari 2023. AL-WIJDyAN ability to accept the substantial values is then clear that the teaching and learning contained in character education. Apart process of character education aims to from intellectual and emotional intelligence, form and educate the whole human being. there is one other intelligence that is no less The basic objective is to organize his important than the previous intelligence. conscience, develop the potential of reason, is mentioned to the term of spiritual intelligence focusing on noble values and humans who have well-educated characters qualities that exist in life. It may also be said from the guidelines for the teachings of that this spiritual intelligence concentrates moral values will become good human on its value and meaning. Moreover, it is beings superior and live a better life in any said that this intelligence can represent an way and make living to build peace despite action which will be more meaningful and being hit by various It is far more different from the hardships in his life. concept of "causality" which means that what is done will be gained. However, form his soul and body. Therefore. Retrospection of Character Education Based discuss transactional processes. The process of responsibility for granting all the actions that individual performs does not only apply to fellow human beings, but also to God as the final place of responsibility. It is through this spiritual intelligence each individual will be educated and made aware of it. Through this intelligence, someone can represent an action which will be giving more meaningful and valuable behaviors. Based about the concept of character education, it Complexity Age Development intelligence, individuals will open his eyes to a broader meaning that does not only difficulties and It is undeniable that the progress and development of the times will continue to go along with the passage of time. There are two different meanings and purposes for the disruption of an era. On the positive side, it will make easier for someone to carry out daily activities such as work. However, on the negative side, new forms of crimes will emerge, such as account hacking, cyber crime, online gambling and Retrospection is intended to take a look. Volume Vi. Nomor 1. Januari 2023. AL-WIJDyAN implementing God. course, this process has a dynamic natural understanding about this material, it is best characteristic repeating with the addition of for teachers or educators to inform this solutions to answer all existing problems material not only as a matter of explanation . terative incrementa. It is true that the but also followed by giving real examples. more developed and advanced an era is. For example, students are invited to pray in science will also develop in sequence. further mention, it is not only science, but subconscious mind of each individual, also the application and development of someone will firmly imprint these good character education is in line with the needs example as there is a balance of giving of the times. Teaching a religious concept material and also direct practice. Actually, it have explained how to be individuals with is not only up to the two activities, but the noble character. Essentially, in a detailed teacher should also be able to explain the explanation, the values contained in religion meaning and purpose of the activities carried out especially if there is an activity relationship to fellow human beings and that has an implied meaning. It is then far then to God. Relating well with fellow much expected by having seen these human beings is the initial stage to educate materials followed by examples directly, oneself to become a person of good students will become fully human beings Thus, after one self begins to who carry out whatever is considered in an control himself properly in correct manner adult way. To go further, related to learning, and ways then the next step is to have a there are two types of learning experiences relationship with Allah, the Lord of the that occur in students, namely intervention These two stages should be and habituation. carried out slowly with full awareness. Therefore. Intervention is a structured design in In addition to the stages described the process of delivering material that is above, there are also ways of delivering prioritized for coaching and character character education in schools which so far education for students. Therefore, in this have only focused on delivering the learning experience phase, there must be material for example, material about good intervention from the teacher to fully Volume Vi. Nomor 1. Januari 2023. AL-WIJDyAN control and supervise in order to realize the Then after the learning experience acceptance of material about character discussed in detail from the intervention education transferred properly and correctly point of view, there is also a term of to students. Thus, the delivery of values in The scope of discussion of character education does not just flow but habituation learning experiences relates to must be programmed and systematically habituation in behaving and thinking. Regarding conveying values in character education, it education through the inculcation of moral is not enough just to provide action or values, it will directly form habits for Giving example is proven having Thus, it is defined that habituation good impact to the students as a whole, is a condition and situation for students in but stiil, it isnot enough. receiving material What educators must do next is about providing a comprehensive method that covers all dimensions of managing the heart, mind, body and soul of students. cannot be denied that action is more important than narrative. However, if the action is combined with a structured and systematic narrative the results states that it will be far more important. Therefore, the role of educators in conveying knowledge about moral values requires importance values the students receive. What is more, the teachers or educators should strengthen the values received by the student especially on the side of emotional aspect for the sake of understanding the about moral through the process of internalization and intervention learning experience. Associated with what is taken from this process, habituation in the learning process is not only habituation that occurs in students, but also it would be better if there is also habituation held and fostered by schools in the school environment. Therefore, there are efforts to shape the formation of a school culture that is projected to support the inculcation of character values conveyed in its entirety. In developing culture in schools, an activity that is oriented towards self-development is carried out including. spontaneous activities, mandatory activities, exemplary and conditioning. values holistically. Volume Vi. Nomor 1. Januari 2023. AL-WIJDyAN Mandatory activities that have been focuses on one-way communication and carried out on some schools in Indonesia, the formation of good habits started in the among others, are holding flag ceremonies, praying every time they start and end class. There is a certain condition community service, class pickets, saving needed in order to balance the effort of money, and lining up before entering class. teachers and educators and the process of learning the character which mentions activities including. activities to visit other to spaces or rooms for students and students who are sick or affected by parents of students to provide feedback for disasters and collect donations for someone teachers and schools so that they can affected by the disaster. This positive improve properly. It is believed that by culture should be maintained and better having input, suggestions, and criticism the Not only discussing perfect learning process can support and improve habits, in fact it would be better for all the existing system in the school to run school members to appreciate a minor Of course, the teacher and the habit so that students can be motivated to do this habit subconsciously moved without criticisms, and input humbly and politely. any coercion and force. As an example related to minor habits performed everyday conditions above there is a situation that for example students spontaneously come should be understood by everyone. to the teacher and shake hands by kissing happens not because the teachers, the the teacher's hand. This behavior seems trivial and sounds insignificant, indeed it gives implemented the right thing, or on the big impact to the students at last where a other hand, parents don't believe in what warm interaction between both teacher and the school is doing in the process of students will appear and at the same time, the instilling moral values in the participants process of transferring good values will be easily implemented. themselves have suggestions and criticism Then. Based on the explanation above, the and/or to the school. process of building character education still Volume Vi. Nomor 1. Januari 2023. AL-WIJDyAN It is clear already that all points However, in order to achieve good mentioned previously is the core of character, it is necessary to have principles, retrospective manifestation in Character plans, and retrospective character education Education. The meaning and purpose of so that the existing systems can improve retrospective character education is for and develop even in better situation and incremental iteration or repetition of what has been done by taking into account various solutions aimed at improving the quality of learning. It originates from the fact that basically the current system in national education is already good. What needs to be considered is the increase in new things to answer a new problem as Therefore, becoming an urge and needs to be implemented soon as it is very necessary now that this is also a humble attitude and character to accept various inputs for the sake of all parties namely school, parents, and students all coming together. Through form of narratives and actions, it will be easier for these values tobe conveyed within Then students are also invited to think about the meaning and purpose of carrying out an activity that exists within the school environment and outside of At the time the students can understand a process holistically, it is very clear students are entering the stage of the process of self-maturity. It can be proudly said then that the more mature the mindset, taste, and attitude of students, the better the character of these students. Conclusion References