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Journal Jurnal Pendidikan Sultan AgungJurnal Pendidikan Sultan Agung Abstract

The aim of this research was to describe the activity of C-L-C (Central Learning and Character) program in building character and improving English vocabulary of Elementary School Students. C-L-C Program has created integrated learning activities to build students‟ character and improve English vocabulary for elementary school students. The design of this study was a descriptive qualitative research. The researcher described the activities of English instructor and students in building students character and improving English vocabulary. There was 23 elementary School students had joined on C-L-C program. The techniques for collecting the data were observation, documentation and questionnaire. The finding of this study showed that some activities did by the English instructor on C-L-C program to build the students‟ character and improve the students‟ English vocabulary were reading a text, writing, painting, gaming, pronouncing the new vocabulary, retelling the story, discussing the character value in the story and preparing the students‟ characters‟ book. The result of this study, the C-L-C program had built students‟ character on discipline, responsibility, honor the other people and care to the environment. Besides C-L-C had improved the students‟ English vocabulary, It can be seen from the participation of students in learning process and the recapitulation of the students‟ English test score. It showed that 1 student was poor, 5 students were satisfactory, 8 students were good and 9 students were very good. It can be concluded that C-L-C programme built students‟ character and improved the students‟ English vocabulary.

Conclusion

The research concludes that effective planning of teaching materials, classroom activities, and appropriate English media are crucial for student learning and skill improvement.Integrating character building into the teaching-learning process is essential for shaping the next generation.Building students character requires consistent involvement from both parents and teachers.Furthermore, character development is a long-term process that necessitates time, consistent effort, and positive reinforcement.

Future Research

Based on the findings and limitations of this study, several avenues for future research emerge. Firstly, investigating the long-term impact of the C-L-C program on students character development and English proficiency beyond the elementary school level would provide valuable insights. Secondly, a comparative study examining the effectiveness of different character-building approaches integrated into English language teaching, such as incorporating storytelling or project-based learning, could identify best practices. Finally, exploring the role of parental involvement and community support in reinforcing the character values taught in the C-L-C program could reveal strategies for enhancing the programs overall impact. These research directions could contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of how to effectively integrate character education into English language learning, fostering well-rounded individuals prepared for success in a rapidly changing world. The research also suggests a need to explore the specific challenges faced by teachers in implementing character-building activities in diverse classroom settings and to develop targeted professional development programs to address these challenges. Further investigation into the correlation between students character traits and their academic performance in English could also provide valuable data for informing pedagogical practices.

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