Building Excellent Human Resources Through Character Education

Abstract

The moral crisis afflicting Indonesia’s young generation has had a detrimental impact on the formation of character and the quality of the nation’s Human Resources. This phenomenon is driven by globalization, the influence of social media, and the weakening roles of families and educational institutions in instilling noble values. This article aims to analyze the relationship between moral crisis, character education, and the strategic roles of families and teachers in shaping excellent human resources. Through a literature review of various studies from the past five years, it was found that strengthening character education based on religious values, integrity, and cooperation serves as the main foundation for developing globally competitive Indonesian human beings. The family acts as the first educator in instilling morals and ethics, while teachers function as role models in implementing character education practices at school. The collaboration between these two institutions is a key step in addressing moral challenges in the digital era and realizing excellent, integrity-based human resources.