This makes character education even more
relevant as a foundation for shaping student resilience. Resilience is the
ability to rise from adversity, adapt to change, and continue self-development
despite obstacles.
This article aims to
examine how character education can be measured for its effectiveness in
shaping student resilience in the digital era.
Definition of Character Education and Resilience
Character education is
an educational process that not only focuses on academic knowledge, but also
fosters good moral and social values.
Character education
aims to form students who are not only intellectually intelligent, but also
virtuous.
Meanwhile, resilience
refers to an individual's ability to overcome adversity, recover from failure,
and move forward with a positive attitude.
The Importance of Resilience in the Digital Age
The digital age offers
many opportunities but also significant risks for the development of students'
character and psyche.
With unlimited access
to information, students are often exposed to inappropriate content or face
cyberbullying that can affect their emotional stability.
Resilience helps
students deal with social pressure and manage stress arising from their
interactions in the digital world.
Methodology for Measuring the Effectiveness of
Character Education
To measure the
effectiveness of character education in shaping student resilience, it can be
done through several approaches:
Satisfaction and
Self-Reflection Survey; Collecting data from students on their perceptions of
the character education program and how it has helped them in facing
challenges.
Case Studies and Direct
Observation; Monitoring students' behavior in real situations and daily
interactions to see the application of the values taught.
Psychological Tests and
Social Competency Assessment; Using valid psychological instruments to measure
aspects such as emotional resilience, stress coping skills, and social adaptation.
Analysis of Academic
and Non-Academic Performance; Correlates character development with learning
outcomes and involvement in extracurricular activities.
Studies and Findings
Past research has shown
that schools that systematically implement character education often produce
more resilient and adaptive students.
For example, a study
conducted by the Indonesian Character Education Foundation in 2023 found that
students who were active in the program tended to have a better ability to deal
positively with failure and peer pressure.
Conclusion
The effectiveness of
character education in shaping resilience in the digital era is not only
important but should also be measured in a holistic and multidimensional way.
Given the challenges
that today's students face, character education should be continuously enriched
and customized to be relevant to their needs.
Effective character
education will help shape a younger generation that is not only academically
successful, but also mentally and emotionally strong.
Character education
should be an integral part of the school curriculum and requires collaboration
between educators, parents and the community to ensure its effective
implementation.
The use of educational
technology also needs to be enhanced to provide learning resources that support
character development as well as student resilience.
With the right approach
and commitment from all relevant parties, character education can be a key
factor in helping students navigate life in the digital age with success and
integrity.***