Penguatan Karakter Siswa Pendidikan Dasar Muhammadiyah melalui Pensinergian Pendidikan Rumah dan Sekolah

Abstract

The general objective of this research is to find a model of strengthening character education with informal approaches in the Elementary Education of Muhammadiyah in Surakarta. The specific objective of this study is to identify the general picture forms of character education in an environment which has been implemented in Surakarta Muhammadiyah Elementary Education through an informal approach. The main method developed in this research is descriptive-qualitative-reflective. Data collection techniques are observation and interviews with teachers, and elementary school students. The data were analyzed with technic of analysis models snowball Milles Huberman. Indicator of this research is a mapping of the development of character education through informal approach adopted in the Elementary Education of Muhammadiyah in Surakarta. Mapping or research results obtained is the stdents and teachers perception on character education. The results of this research can be applied in the primary education environment, in accordance with the mission of Primary Education Department whichs are organizing the service, cooperation and development of education at elementary schoollevel.