Character Education from Thomas Lickona’s Perspective in Building Moral Intelligence in Primary Education

Authors

  • Putri Anisa Pendidikan Guru Madrasah Ibtidaiyah, STAIN Tengku Dirundeng Meulaboh  Indonesia
  • Rina Rahmi Pendidikan Guru Madrasah Ibtidaiyah, STAIN Tengku Dirundeng Meulaboh  Malaysia
  • Maya Agustina Pendidikan Guru Madrasah Ibtidaiyah, STAIN Tengku Dirundeng Meulaboh  Indonesia
  • Muhammad Azhari Pendidikan Guru Madrasah Ibtidaiyah, STAIN Tengku Dirundeng Meulaboh  Indonesia
  • Hawa Hazwanie Yacob SRITI Al Qawwam  Malaysia

DOI:

10.37985/jer.v7i2.3467

Keywords:

Character education, Thomas Lickona, moral intelligence, elementary school

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the implementation of character education based on Thomas Lickona’s perspective in building moral intelligence in primary education. The study addresses the gap between theoretical concepts of character education and their practical application in school settings. Using a qualitative case study approach conducted at SRITI Al-Qawwam, data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The findings show that character values such as discipline, responsibility, empathy, and respect are integrated into daily learning activities, school culture, and teacher-student interactions. Teachers act as role models while reinforcing values through habituation and reflective communication. However, challenges remain, including limited teacher competence in moral pedagogy, time constraints, and the influence of digital environments. This study contributes to strengthening the practical application of Lickona’s framework in developing students’ moral intelligence.

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2026-04-01

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Anisa, P., Rahmi , R., Agustina, M., Azhari, M., & Yacob, H. H. (2026). Character Education from Thomas Lickona’s Perspective in Building Moral Intelligence in Primary Education. Journal of Education Research, 7(2), 322–327. https://doi.org/10.37985/jer.v7i2.3467

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