TEACHER'S CONTRIBUTION IN FORMING CHILDREN'S PERSONALITIES THROUGH CHARACTER EDUCATION

Abstract

Teachers have a significant role in helping the personality development of children and adolescents at school. The work of a teacher is a professional job, meaning that this work cannot be done by educators who are found as best they can, with as little knowledge as they can, as employed as they can, who teach as they please, and with as little knowledge as they can. Teachers' work is based on mastery of knowledge, skills, responsibility, autonomy in making pedagogical decisions, as well as a code of ethics as a guide to action. Teachers act as guides who help explore these potentials and direct them in a positive direction. By understanding students' interests, talents and strengths, teachers can identify areas that need development and provide appropriate support. Apart from exploring potential, teachers also play a role in building strong character in students. Strong character includes moral values, ethics, positive attitudes, leadership, self-confidence and social responsibility. In understanding students' potential, using effective learning methods, building attitudes, values ​​and ethics, providing guidance and counseling, encouraging leadership development, instilling social responsibility, and providing a significant positive impact, teachers can help students become quality individuals. , tough, and has a solid character.