Strengthening the Character of Tolerance and Responsibility Through the Leadership and Habituation Program at SMP Negeri 2 Kedungreja, Cilacap Regency

Abstract

This study aims to (1) analyze the planning of character strengthening for tolerance and responsibility through leadership and habituation programs at SMP Negeri 2 Kedungreja, Cilacap Regency; (2) describe the implementation process of character strengthening for tolerance and responsibility through leadership and habituation programs; (3) identify the obstacles in the implementation of character strengthening for tolerance and responsibility through leadership and habituation programs; The research method used is a qualitative approach with a case study type of research. This research was conducted at SMP Negeri 2 Kedungreja, Cilacap Regency. The research subjects were determined using purposive sampling, consisting of 1 principal, 5 teachers, and 10 students involved in leadership and habituation programs. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The research instruments included observation sheets, interview guides, and documentation sheets. Data analysis was conducted inductively through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing based on patterns found during the research. The research results indicate that: (1) the planning of character strengthening for tolerance and responsibility through leadership and habituation programs has been designed based on student character analysis; (2) the implementation of tolerance and responsibility character strengthening programs runs smoothly through positive student interactions and activities that facilitate tolerance values; (3) obstacles in strengthening tolerance and responsibility character include time, resources, and participation. This study recommends increasing collaboration between teachers, students, and parents to strengthen character-building programs at school.