Implementing an Integrated Curriculum Through School Culture to Accelerate The Character Development of Outstanding Indonesian Children

Abstract

This study aims to describe and analyze the implementation of the integrated curriculum for school culture as an acceleration of the character formation of Great Indonesian Children at SMK Amaliah 2 Ciawi, Bogor Regency. The study used a qualitative approach with a case study type. Research informants consisted of the principal, vice principal, teachers, and students selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation, then analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña which includes data collection, data condensation, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Data validity was tested through source triangulation and technical triangulation. The results showed that the implementation of the integrated curriculum for school culture was implemented through three main programs, namely the habituation of worship activities, literacy culture, and sports activities integrated into intracurricular, cocurricular, and extracurricular activities. This implementation was supported by teacher role models, continuous habituation, and a conducive school environment that was able to form religious characters, a love of learning, discipline, responsibility, cooperation, sportsmanship, and healthy living behaviors in students. However, program implementation still faces several obstacles, including low motivation and awareness among some students and the distracting influence of digital technology. This study concludes that integrating the curriculum with school culture can create an effective educational ecosystem that accelerates the holistic and sustainable development of student character.