Analysis of the Joint Ministerial Decree on Character Education through Habituation in Basic Education

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Joint Circular (SEB) of the Three Ministers in 2025 regarding the strengthening of character education through the Seven Habits of Great Indonesian Children Movement at the elementary education level. The focus of the study is directed at four main managerial functions, namely planning, organizing, implementing, and controlling. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative, with data collection techniques through documentation studies and in-depth interviews involving principals, teachers, students, and parents of students at SDN Lengkong, Bojongsoang District, Bandung Regency. The research findings show that although the policy framework has been designed systematically, the implementation process at the school level still faces a number of obstacles. In terms of planning, a comprehensive SWOT analysis has not been carried out as a basis for formulating the program. At the organizing stage, there was an unclear division of tasks and responsibilities between stakeholders. As for the controlling aspect, the evaluation mechanism has not been running consistently and systematically. Based on these findings, this study concludes that the effectiveness of the implementation of the SEB Three Ministers policy is greatly influenced by the school's ability to make contextual adaptations to the internal and external environment. Consistency in the implementation of monitoring and evaluation is also a determining factor in the success of the program