Implementation of Character Education through a Holistic Approach to Senior High School Students

This study aims to describe the implementation of the Strengthening Character Education program in schools as an effort to build character in students. This research is a descriptive research using a qualitative approach. Research location at SMAN 1 Slahung, Ponorogo Regency. Data obtained through interviews with several informants as the main informants, namely the head of SMAN 1 Slahung, educators and students. Other data in this study are photos and field notes obtained through direct observation. The data analysis technique in this study is to use inductive techniques. The results showed that, the implementation of character education through internal and external strategies, internal strategies focused on learning activities in the classroom, forming a physical or school environment that supports school programs. The school's external strategy is pursued by involving the role of the family and the community to participate in shaping the character of students.