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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GLOBAL EDUCATION VIII
“Visioning the Future of Education”

BUILDING CHARACTER GENERATION 4.0 WITH LOCAL WISDOM
APPROACHES

Slamet Riyadi, Nuradilah, Suwardi

(slametriyadiabizizi@gmail.com, nuradilahumizizi@gmail.com,
suwardi531@gmail.com)

Abstract

Character has become a central issue which has discussed by academics in parts of the
world. This is inseparable from their boredom in seeing the behavior of youth life,
they are involved in brawls, drugs, promiscuity, gambling, a myriad and other
problems had oocured which are the basis for the importance in building character
throughout the years. It is undeniable that character building is a must to have in every
individuali and a duty for all stakeholders involved in education. The development of
national character and identity are noble ideals that must be realized through the
provision of directed and sustainable education. The formation of moral values and
character values must be the initial foundation in an effort to develop abilities and
form a dignified national character and civilization, which leads to one point, namely
developing the potential of students to become human beings who believe and fear to
God the Almighty.

Keywords: Character, local wisdom

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