Scouting Methods as Formation of Students' Character in Scouting Education

Abstract

This research aims to  determine the  effectiveness of the scouting method as a form of student character in scouting education, especially the character of responsibility and discipline. The method uses literature studies drawing on previous research and observations of Scouting activities. The research results show that the scouting method can be used as an appropriate means of forming and strengthening the character of students, especially the  character of discipline and responsibility. Apart from that, in implementing the scouting  method,  character  strengthening  is  not  only  focused  on  the  character  of  discipline  and responsibility but is more complex, starting from religion, tolerance, environmental and social care, love of  the  country,  politeness,  democracy,  steadfastness,  thriftiness,  modesty,  discipline,  responsibility. answer and be honest.

Relevance to Scouting

The study is directly relevant to Scouting because it examines how core elements of the Scouting method can contribute to young people's character development. findings may be useful for NSOs and adult leaders when considering how programme design and implementation can intentionally support character development.