THE INTEGRATION OF SENTRA-BASED LEARNING AND INVOLVEMENT OF FAMILY PROGRAM AT EARLY CHILDHOOD IN DEVELOPING CHARACTER BUILDING (MULTI CASE AT PAUD MAWADDAH AND PAUD ALAM BERBASIS KARAKTER SAYANG IBU BANJARMASIN, INDONESIA)

This study aims to describe and analyze in depth the center learning model, family involvement program and parental involvement in schools in the development of early childhood character. The research approach used is qualitative with the type of multi-case study research. The research instrument is the researcher himself. Data collection uses in-depth interview techniques, participatory observation and documentation. Data analysis techniques used in this study are the Miles and Huberman models namely data collection, data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. Data validity testing was used to extend participation, persistence of observation and triangulation. The results of this study are the implementation of learning centers in the development of early childhood characters carried out through four quality playing scaffolding, namely the playing environment, footing before playing, footing when playing and footing after playing. Family involvement programs in schools are carried out through activities such as inspirational classes (parents as resource persons), formation of school committees, family days, parent clubs, involving parents in learning activities, tour work with parents, mother and mother club classes, consultation days parents, invite speakers from early childhood education experts and carry out parenting activities. Parental involvement in schools in the development of early childhood characters is through building positive communication on a regular basis between teachers, other schools and establishing relationships with other parents to exchange information. Get involved in parenting programs, school commitess, teacher meetings with parents, support child developmen by participating in activities at sentra learning, tourism work, peak themes, religious holidays and national holidays