Transformative Character Education in Islamic Elementary Schools through the Seven Habits of Great Indonesian Children Movement

Ade  Dedi; Try Riduwan Santoso; Rahmatilah  Syam; Nurhamzah  CS

doi:10.37812/zahra.v6i2.2308

Authors

Ade Dedi IAI Latifah Mubarokiyah, Tasikmalaya, Indonesia
Try Riduwan Santoso IAI Latifah Mubarokiyah, Tasikmalaya, Indonesia
Rahmatilah Syam IAI Latifah Mubarokiyah, Tasikmalaya, Indonesia
Nurhamzah CS IAI Latifah Mubarokiyah, Tasikmalaya, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37812/zahra.v6i2.2308

Keywords:

Revitalization, Character Education, The 7 Habits of Great Indonesian Children Movement

Abstract

Character education at the elementary school level is essential for shaping students’ moral values, social attitudes, and positive behaviors. However, its implementation in schools often remains normative and has not been fully integrated into students’ daily practices. To address this issue, the Indonesian government introduced the Seven Habits of Great Indonesian Children (7 KAIH) Movement as a strategy to strengthen character education through systematic habituation. This study aims to analyze the role of the 7 KAIH movement in revitalizing character education among elementary school students. This research employed a qualitative descriptive approach conducted at Leuwihalang Elementary School, Tasikmalaya Regency. Data were collected through interviews with teachers and school leaders, observations, and documentation, and analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model. The findings indicate that the implementation of the 7 KAIH movement contributes significantly to strengthening students’ positive character through habits such as waking up early, praying, exercising, eating nutritious food, enjoying learning, participating in social activities, and going to bed early. These habits are integrated into school programs through religious activities, health programs, and collaborative learning practices. However, challenges remain, particularly students’ initial lack of awareness and the influence of excessive gadget use. Therefore, strengthening collaboration between schools, parents, and communities is necessary to ensure the sustainability of character education through the 7 KAIH movement.

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