The Strategic Role of Schools as Formal Educational Institutions in Fostering Character and Social Development

Abstract

Schools as formal educational institutions hold a central role in shaping competitive individuals and societies in the global era. The function of schools extends beyond the mere transfer of knowledge; they serve as centers for character formation, cultural value internalization, and the development of social and moral competencies among students. Furthermore, schools contribute to social and economic development by enhancing the quality of human resources who are productive and adaptable to changing times. This study employs a library research method to analyze the function of schools within the framework of formal education and their contribution to societal development. The findings are reveal that schools function as agents of value conservation, social innovation, and mediation between individuals and society. Thus, schools act as strategic instruments in realizing a knowledgeable, cultured, and morally upright society. Enhancing the quality of formal education is therefore the key to achieving equitable and sustainable national progress.