Internalization of Gender Equality Values through Character Education in Elementary Schools

Abstract

ENGLISH: This study aims to describe the process of internalizing gender equality values through character education at SD PLUS Islam Terpadu Padangsidimpuan. The research method employed is a descriptive qualitative approach, involving informants such as teachers, the principal, students, and parents. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, and analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model. The results indicate that the internalization of gender equality values is achieved through school habituation, teacher role modeling, and integration into learning, as reflected in fair task distribution, inclusive language, and equal learning opportunities. This study concludes that character education based on Islamic values is effective in raising awareness of gender equality, but it requires family synergy and improvements in teaching materials. The study has important implications for educational practices, particularly in the context of developing character education based on gender equality values in

INDONESIAN: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan proses internalisasi nilai kesetaraan gender melalui pendidikan karakter di SD PLUS Islam Terpadu Padangsidimpuan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif, dengan informan yang meliputi guru, kepala sekolah, peserta didik, dan orang tua. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi, lalu dianalisis dengan model Miles dan Huberman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa internalisasi nilai kesetaraan gender dilakukan melalui pembiasaan sekolah, keteladanan guru, dan integrasi dalam pembelajaran, yang tercermin dalam pembagian tugas adil, bahasa inklusif, dan kesempatan belajar setara. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa pendidikan karakter berbasis nilai keislaman efektif untuk menumbuhkan kesadaran kesetaraan gender, namun membutuhkan sinergi keluarga dan perbaikan materi ajar. Penelitian ini memberikan implikasi penting bagi praktik pendidikan, khususnya dalam konteks pengembangan pendidikan karakter berbasis nilai kesetaraan gender di sekolah dasar.