Profile of Character Education in Indonesian Elementary Schools During the Covid-19 Pandemic

The negative impact of technological developments in the 21st century, if not balanced with the development of character education, will lead to a character crisis. This literature review aims to systematically review the literature on profile of character education in indonesian elementary schools during the covid-19 pandemic. The literature search was carried out through the Google Scholar database in the 2018-2021 period. The inclusion criteria used are articles that specifically discuss the moral degradation due to the character education crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic in primary schools in Indonesia. Based on article extraction, 10 articles were selected that met the criteria. The results of the review show that currently there are many events that show the lack of positive character possessed by students in Indonesia. Factors causing the decline in the character of the nation's children include a mindset that emphasizes the formation of knowledge. The solution that can be developed is to utilize social capital in the form of synergy in three educational centers, namely families, schools and communities in developing character education based on humanistic education, religious education, and exemplary. Therefore, it is important for schools to create synergies between families, schools, and communities. © 2021 ACM.

Analysis of Blended Learning System in Perspective of Critical Thinking Skill in Elementary School

The Covid-19 pandemic has had an impact on education. A social restriction policy from the Indonesian government to reduce the spread of the Covid-19 virus requires a learning system that follows the situation and conditions to accommodate the critical thinking skills of elementary school students. This study aims to analyze the blended learning system from critical thinking skills in elementary schools. This type of research is qualitative. The subjects of this study were 5th-grade elementary school students in Boyolali Regency. Data collection techniques by observation, interviews, documentation, and open questionnaires. Data validity by source triangulation and technique triangulation. Data analysis uses data reduction, data presentation, and concluding. The study results found that (1) Implementing blended learning combines face-to-face and online learning is student-centered, and students participate more in the learning process. (2) Blended learning can accommodate the critical thinking skills of students who have various levels of understanding, as evidenced by students having: (a) problem-solving skills, (b) self-confidence, (c) open mindedness, and (d) analyzing information. Blended learning systems in the perspective of critical thinking skills in elementary schools are in a good category. The implications of this research are as a reference for developing a blended learning system model based on student critical thinking skills at the elementary school in Indonesia. © 2021 ACM.