Formation Of Students' Independent Character Through Scouting Extracurricular Activities

Abstract

Character education is essential for students, especially at the elementary madrasah level to create good morals. One of the essential characteristics to instill is an independent character, especially in the madrasah environment and society. Many extracurricular activities in schools in their implementation can improve the character of independence, one of which is the scouting extracurricular activity. In Law Number 12 of 2010 Article 1, scouting learning is the creation of character, life skills, and noble morals of scouts through the appreciation and experience of scouting values. The problems that are sought to be answered through this study are: a) What is the role of scouting extracurricular activities in the formation of independent character at MI Roudlotul Muta'allimin Putat Lor Menganti Gresik?, b) What are the supporting factors during the process of forming independent character through scouting extracurricular activities at MI Roudlotul Muta'allimin Putat Lor Menganti Gresik?, c) What are the inhibiting factors in the formation of the independent character of students through scouting extracurricular activities at MI Roudlotul Muta'allimin Putat Lor Menganti Gresik? The methods used to initiate data in this study include interviews, observations, and documentation. The results of the study indicate that scouts do have a significant contribution to the formation of the independent character of children in elementary schools. Through the activities and values ??taught, such as routine training, jamborees, and camping, scouts help prepare a more independent, responsible, and ready to face various challenges of life. The supporting factors for the formation of independent character through scouting extracurricular activities at MI Roudlotul Muta'allimin Putat lor Menganti Gresik are adequate facilities and infrastructure, support from the school and support from parents and the inhibiting factors for the formation of independent character through scouting extracurricular activities are the different interests of students even though scouting extracurricular activities are mandatory and also the limited time for scouting activities at MI Roudlotul Muta'allimin Putat Lor Menganti Gresik.