Th THE ROLE OF TEACHERS IN INSTILLING MORAL VALUES IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE ERA OF GLOBALIZATION TO ACHIEVE NATIONAL EDUCATION GOALS

PERAN GURU DALAM MENANAMKAN NILAI MORAL PADA SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR DI ERA GLOBALISASI UNTUK MEWUJUDKAN TUJUAN PENDIDIKAN NASIONAL

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the role of teachers in instilling moral values in elementary school students in the era of globalization and its connection to achieving national education goals. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with a library research method through content analysis. The review results show that teachers play a strategic role as educators, role models, motivators, and facilitators in shaping students' character. The instillation of moral values is carried out through classroom learning, habituation of positive behaviors, role modeling, as well as reinforcement. However, globalization presents challenges in the form of foreign cultural influences, uncontrolled technological advances, and reduced social interaction, which impact students' moral degradation. Therefore, appropriate strategies are needed, such as integrating moral values into learning, collaborating with parents, and strengthening religious and cultural education. This study concludes that instilling moral values plays a very important role in achieving the goals of national education, which is to shape students who are virtuous, independent, and responsible.