Transforming Learning in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah through the Implementation of Character-Based Holistic Education (CBHE)

Abstract

This research is motivated by the fact that character education in Indonesia has not yet achieved its desired success. The reality is that the rate of criminal acts committed by students continues to rise, and the moral degradation occurring in elementary school environments indicates that character education has not been fully and effectively implemented. This study employs a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data were collected through interviews, observations, documentation, and field notes. The data analysis involved data condensation, data display, and drawing conclusions. The research was conducted at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Takhasus Subulussalam 1. The findings indicate that the implementation of Character-Based Holistic Education (CBHE) at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Takhasus Subulussalam 1 consists of three stages. First, the planning stage begins with a work meeting before the start of the academic year, involving all school stakeholders and providing guidance for educators to participate in training. Second, the implementation stage takes place from Monday to Friday. The learning activities apply the CBHE model developed by the Indonesia Heritage Foundation (IHF) and include additional flagship programs such as Qur’an memorization (tahfiz), English classes, as well as extracurricular activities like hadrah (Islamic percussion), Qur'anic recitation (tilawah), and calligraphy. Third, the evaluation stage is carried out through direct observation, anecdotal records, and meetings with students’ parents or guardians.