The Effectiveness of The Book “Because I Also Learn” As A Medium to Strengthen The Character of Responsibility
Keywords:
Learning Effectiveness, Character Education, Responsibility, CitizenshipAbstract
Pancasila Education Learning still faces challenges in strengthening the character of students, especially in the aspects of personal and social responsibility. The dominance of cognitive approaches causes character values to not be optimally internalized in real behavior. In fact, character education emphasizes the integration of moral knowing, moral feeling, and moral action as a unit of behavior formation. Therefore, innovative educational media such as the book "Because I Also Learn" is needed that is able to present reflective and contextual learning. This study uses a mixed method approach with a sequential explanatory design to analyze the effectiveness of books as an educational medium in strengthening character. Quantitative data was obtained through questionnaires to students to measure media use, student response, and the level of character strengthening. Furthermore, qualitative data was collected through interviews with students and teachers to deepen the learning experience and reflection on the values that emerged during the use of books. The analysis was carried out descriptively and interpretively by integrating quantitative and qualitative findings. This approach is in line with previous research that emphasizes the importance of contextual learning strategies in civics education. The results of the study show that the book "Because I Also Learn" is effective in strengthening the character of students. This media promotes value understanding, reflective awareness, and responsibility in daily life. Thus, virtue books can be a learning strategy that is able to bridge the gap between knowledge and value practice holistically.
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