THE ROLE OF PPKN TEACHERS IN SHAPING STUDENTS’ CHARACTER EDUCATION THROUGH VALUE BASED LEARNING OF PANCASILA AT SMK MUHAMMADIYAH LEBAKSIU

Abstract

This research is based on the observation that students still exhibit a lack of discipline and weak character despite ongoing efforts to implement character education. Civics teachers play a vital role as educators in internalizing the values of Pancasila into the learning process. These values serve as a foundation to develop students into responsible, honest, and socially aware individuals aligned with the goals of national education. The purpose of this study is to analyze the role of Civics teachers in shaping character education through Pancasila-based learning, identify supporting and inhibiting factors, and explore the strategies employed by teachers in the classroom. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The data were analyzed using Miles and Huberman's model which includes data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that Civics teachers serve as facilitators, role models, and motivators in embedding Pancasila values through exemplary behavior, habituation, motivational advice, and constructive discipline. Supporting factors include curriculum support and teacher commitment, while barriers stem from social environmental influences and low student awareness. These efforts enable character formation to become more contextual, meaningful, and aligned with real
life challenges