Character Education  Values In The “Upin & Ipin: Keris Siamang Tunggal” Film and Their Relevance to 21st-Century Character Competencies

Mely Agustin Reni Pitasari; Siti Yuliana Nurmala Sari

doi:10.51276/edu.v7i3.1564

Authors

Mely Agustin Reni Pitasari Universitas Islam jember
Siti Yuliana Nurmala Sari Universitas Islam Jember

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51276/edu.v7i3.1564

Keywords:

Animated Film , Character Education , Children , Local Culture , Moral Values

Abstract

Animated films can function as educational media for developing children’s character because moral values are conveyed through engaging narratives, characters, and conflicts. This study aimed to analyze the character education values and moral messages represented in Upin & Ipin: Keris Siamang Tunggal (2019) and examine their relevance to children’s character development in 21st-century education. A qualitative descriptive content analysis was employed. Data were obtained through repeated observation, documentation, and note-taking of dialogues, character behaviors, visual representations, and narrative events. Data were analyzed through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing using thematic categorization. The analysis identified six dominant character education values: hard work, curiosity, friendship, peace-loving attitudes, social care, and courage. The film also conveys moral messages concerning cultural preservation, cooperation and helping others, courage and perseverance, forgiveness and compassion, and humility and kindness. These findings indicate that the film has potential as an educational resource for character education in family and elementary school settings.

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Author Biographies

Mely Agustin Reni Pitasari, Universitas Islam jember

She was born in Jember city, 02 August 1993. Lecturer at Islamic University of Jember. Earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Teacher Education at State University of Malang (UM), and graduated in 2017 Master’s degree in Elementary Education at State University OF Surabaya (UNESA).

Siti Yuliana Nurmala Sari, Universitas Islam Jember

She was born in Jember, 26 July 2003. Student at Islamic University of Jember at Elementary Madrasah Teacher Education, and now as seventh semester student.

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