Anita Trisiana

AN ANALYSIS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CHARACTER EDUCATION POLICY IN SCHOOL TO MEET THE ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (An Expectation and Challenge)

Introduction

An analysis of the implementation of character education policy in school to meet the asean economic community (an expectation and challenge). Analyze character education policy implementation in schools to meet the ASEAN Economic Community. Explore its role in fostering global citizenship, highlighting expectations & challenges.

Abstract

One of the global symptoms is the increasing of people migration intensity from one area to another. People like this are no longer constrained by the country territory, ethnic group, or religion or identity. This is different from citizenship where national citizenship rights are based on geographical boundaries of existing laws and procedures so that it can determine who can become the members of the nation. Today the idea of global citizenship has emerged. Besides, global citizenship is not something tangible but rather a moral or ethical stance on the need for protection of the rights of citizens in a global context. In order to meet the Asean Community, in the global context, a citizen has an important role to be a good citizen who can participate in implementing public policy. Character education, one of government policies, needs to be applied. Along with the grand design of the implementation of character education, it is not only done within the family, but also in the community, and education units. In units of education, especially in schools, character education forms an expectation and a challenge to be able to be applied effectively as one pillar and supporter of the Asean Community in line with the principles of global citizenship.

Review

The paper, titled "AN ANALYSIS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CHARACTER EDUCATION POLICY IN SCHOOL TO MEET THE ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (An Expectation and Challenge)," addresses a highly pertinent and contemporary issue concerning the intersection of national educational policy and regional integration. The abstract posits that character education, as a government policy implemented across family, community, and educational units, is crucial in fostering "good citizens" capable of participating in public policy within the global context, specifically to meet the demands of the ASEAN Economic Community. The authors highlight the dual nature of this endeavor, presenting both expectations and challenges for effective application within schools as a pillar supporting the ASEAN Community and global citizenship principles. While the topic's relevance is undeniable, bridging character education with global citizenship and regional economic integration, the abstract could benefit from greater precision and a clearer articulation of its analytical framework. The initial premise on increasing global migration and the emergence of global citizenship, though interesting, feels somewhat tangential to the core focus on *character education policy implementation in schools* until later in the abstract. A more direct and explicit link between these broader phenomena and the specific need for character education, especially as it pertains to the "ASEAN Economic Community," would enhance coherence. Crucially, the abstract lacks any indication of the methodology employed for this "analysis"—whether it is a conceptual paper, a policy review, a qualitative study, or a quantitative assessment. This omission makes it difficult to ascertain the paper's scope, depth, and the nature of its contribution to the existing literature. To strengthen the paper, it is recommended that the authors clarify the specific character education policy being analyzed and provide a succinct statement of the research methodology. Articulating how character education concretely contributes to meeting the objectives of the ASEAN Economic Community, beyond the general idea of "good citizenship," would also significantly enhance its impact. Despite these areas for refinement, the paper tackles an important subject matter. With a clearer methodological outline and a more direct exposition of the linkages between character education, global citizenship, and regional economic goals, this work has the potential to offer valuable insights into policy implementation challenges and opportunities within the ASEAN context.

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