PERAN GURU DALAM MENSTIMULASI KARAKTER DISIPLIN DI PAUD KAMBOJA DESA TUNGGALING KABUPATEN BANGGAI KEPULAUAN

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the role of teachers in stimulating disciplined characters in PAUD Kamboja, Tunggaling Village, Banggai Islands Regency. The approach used is descriptive qualitative research, through this method will describe the role of teachers in stimulating disciplined characters in PAUD Kamboja, Tunggaling Village, Banggai Islands Regency. The implementation of character education from an early age is important in shaping children's character by utilizing the golden period of their growth. Therefore, educators are expected to have the ability to instill character values ​​in early childhood. The implementation and planning as well as implementation in the habits carried out by children are certainly inseparable from the role of teachers in developing children's character. Based on the results of observations with teachers at PAUD Kamboja, Tunggaling Village, Banggai Islands Regency, it can be concluded that the role of teachers in stimulating disciplined characters is that a teacher always provides a good example to children such as always being patient, meticulous, coming early to greet the arrival of their students, getting used to being disciplined in queuing when washing hands, being able to put things in their place and being caring towards others. Obstacles often experienced by teachers are the lack of responsibility, participation and support from parents and differences in children's comprehension that have not been able to foster a strong sense of self-confidence to interact in the classroom, so they must be given the right encouragement and stimulation so that children can accept and are able to instill a disciplined character gradually.