THE ANALYSIS OF THE STATE OF READINESS TOWARD THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CHARACTER-BASED CURRICULUM

Abstract

The character education is highly important to implement in the present time. The quality of a nation also determined by its quality of characters. The rapid pace of technology, the high demand of economic and other lifestyle needs, stated as several factors responsible for current descending state of human character, especially in this post-pandemic period. This study aimed to perceive the state of readiness toward implementing character-based curriculum in one of middle school in Bandung. The analysis is focused on various dimensions, these are: physical space, behavior, activities, objects and events. This study utilized a qualitative approach with a case study model, carried out by observing and conducting a descriptive analysis of all emerged real-life events without intervene nor induced treatment to the participants. The employed data collection techniques were direct class observation at one grade level and interviews with teacher and student. The observation proposes that a coherent character-based curriculum implementation brings together five dimensions in an actionable way. All of these supporting dimensions of implementation: the availability of physical space, capability of the people involved, activity or programs, involved objects, and various real-life events need to be well prepared especially in the planning stage. The state of readiness of these various dimensions can affect the implementation of the character-based curriculum in education units. Therefore, a proper multi-dimensional analysis is required to determine the extent to which the implementation is coherent and can result in effective change, also as a resource for reflection on how to move forward with or assess a curriculum implementation strategy.