Community-Based Character Education Program to Strengthen Students’ Discipline and Responsibility for Enhancing Learning Motivation and Academic Achievement

Makmur Makmur; Yublina Kasse; Abdul. Aziz; Yusup Ridwan; Arya Setya Nugroho; Yunita Abdullah Aji

doi:10.62568/jocs.v4i1.746

Authors

Makmur Makmur Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam (STAI) Poso
Yublina Kasse Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Injili Arastamar (SETIA) Jakarta
Abdul. Aziz Poltekkes Kemenkes Jakarta III
Yusup Ridwan STAI Yamisa Soreang
Arya Setya Nugroho Universitas Muhammadiyah Gresik
Yunita Abdullah Aji Universitas Islam Al-Aziziyah Indonesia (UNISAI)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62568/jocs.v4i1.746

Keywords:

Character Education, Discipline, Responsibility, Learning Motivation

Abstract

This community service program aims to strengthen students’ discipline and responsibility through a community-based character education initiative in an international context. The program was implemented at Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL), Malaysia, involving students from diverse academic backgrounds. The method employed a participatory approach through interactive lectures, group discussions, self-reflection, and case-based learning. The results indicate an improvement in students’ understanding of discipline and responsibility, accompanied by positive changes in academic attitudes and learning commitment. The program also contributed to increased learning motivation, higher academic engagement, and greater awareness of time management and personal responsibility. These findings suggest that community-based character education is an effective strategy for enhancing students’ academic development and ethical awareness. The program highlights the importance of integrating character values into educational empowerment activities to support sustainable learning outcomes in global higher education settings.

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