Implementasi Pembiasaan Karakter Berbasis Teori Belajar Sosial Bandura: Studi Deskriptif pada Gerakan 7 Kebiasaan Anak Indonesia Hebat di Kelas VI

This study aims to describe the implementation of character-building through the Seven Habits of Great Indonesian Children Movement (7 KAIH) and examine its relationship with Albert Bandura’s social learning theory among sixth-grade elementary school students. This study employed a descriptive qualitative method and was conducted at Ignatius Slamet Riyadi II Catholic Elementary School, involving 24 students, consisting of 13 boys and 11 girls. Data were collected through observations, 7 KAIH journals, documentation, and weekly reflections. The habituation process was implemented through teacher role modeling, demonstrations of positive behaviors in daily life, the use of instructional videos, and the completion of weekly habit journals. The findings indicate that most students began to practice positive habits in their daily lives. The observed changes included the absence of late arrivals, an increase in prayer habits, improved social interactions among students, and the availability of more nutritious packed meals. However, the habits of exercising regularly, waking up early, going to bed earlier, and studying independently had not yet been optimally established. These challenges were associated with the demanding schedules of supplementary learning activities, limited time, and inadequate monitoring of habits at home. The findings are consistent with Bandura’s social learning theory, which emphasizes the importance of observation, imitation, and environmental influences in behavioral learning. This study concludes that the implementation of 7 KAIH has the potential to support the development of positive student character through role modeling and consistent habituation. Therefore, collaboration between teachers and parents, along with continuous monitoring, is necessary to help positive habits develop into lasting behaviors.