Determining Factors of Success of Character Education Management and its Implementation Facing of the Era of Industrial Revolution 4.0: An analysis at elementary school, Province of Bengkulu

Abstract

Character education has been carried out in elementary schools, both public and private. But in reality there are still many students who have less commendable characters. This condition is suspected to be less successful character education. There are a number of determinants of the success of character education. This study aims to analyze the determinants of successful management of character education and its implementation in the face of the 4.0 industry era in the elementary school of Bengkulu province. This research uses descriptive evaluative method. The study was conducted in primary schools in the province of Bengkulu. Data collection techniques with checklists, observations, documentation studies, and interviews. Data is analyzed inductively with "flow analysis". The results showed that character education in primary schools was managed less effectively and less in accordance with national education standards. There are a number of factors that determine the unsuccessful management of character education, including inappropriate education policies, lack of implementation in accordance with national education standards, implementing in schools lacking understanding of the essence of character education, lack of parental support, lack of strict supervision systems, and sustainability disconnected character education. This condition weakens the character for future generations to realize the industrial era 4.0. Keywords—character educational management; industrial