Student character establishment in mathematics learning in elementary school during coronavirus pandemic

Abstract

Character is an important aspect that needs to be instilled in students from an early age. However, the coronavirus pandemic has changed the learning process from offline to online so that character formation must be identified whether it is in accordance with before. This study aimed to identify the character-building process of students learning mathematics in elementary schools during the coronavirus pandemic. This study used a qualitative approach with phenomenological methods. Data were collected through observation (descriptive, focused, and selected), and interviews. The data were analyzed using domain analysis techniques, taxonomic analysis, componential analysis, and theme analysis. The research subjects consisted of students and mathematics teachers at Elementary schools. The results showed that students formed through online mathematics learning during the coronavirus pandemic were honest, disciplined, and responsible. Forming students' character in learning mathematics is carried out by exemplary methods, habituation, and inculcation of values.