STRENGTHENING THE HONESTY CHARACTER OF YOUNG CHILDREN AT THE ISLAMIC INTEGRATED PRESCHOOL OF MON KUTA BANDA ACEH

Abstract

Honest is basically behavior that reflects the compatibility between heart, word, and deed. Children are the next generation of the nation. This study describes the role of the teacher in fostering honest character of young learners at the Islamic Integrated Preschool of Mon Kuta Banda Aceh. This research focuses on how to apply honest values to young learners. The data collection technique used in this study was by direct observation in the school environment, by looking on how the strategies carried out by the teachers in strengthening honest character and interviewing teachers and principals regarding the programs faced by the school in strengthening the honest character of young children. The data in this study were analyzed by using descriptive qualitative analysis. The results of the study indicate that the strategies applied in strengthening honest character in Islamic Integrated Preschool of Mon Kuta Banda Aceh are through daily programs, weekly programs, monthly programs, and annual programs.

Keywords: Strengthening, Honest Character, Young Children