Abdul Rais, Bambang B. Wiyono, Ibrahim Bafadal, Sugeng Utaya
The purpose of this study is to determine the values and approach of humanistic education management implementation at an elementary school in order to character education strengthening (CES). The research conducted at the Sang Timur Catholic Elementary School, Batu City, that implemented value of “Kesangtimuran” as based on humanistic education management. This study uses a qualitative approach with phenomenological techniques. The research data was collected by means of in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and narrative photos. Checking the validity of the data with triangulation method. The results of the study show that a humanistic education management approach based on “Kesangtimuran” value, by management step and carrying out innovative activities for: teachers, students, and parents, makes school members experience character enhancement, which has an impact on strengthening students’ character. © 2022, Pegem Egitim ve Ogretim Dergisi. All Rights Reserved.
Doctoral Program Student, Department of Educational Management, Malang State University, Indonesia; Department of Educational Technology, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia; Department of Education Management, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia
