Research Article
Mini Spiritual Library As A Means To Improving The Character Of Sidamanik Public High School-1 Students
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.14-3-2019.2292013, author={Joel Julian Siadari}, title={Mini Spiritual Library As A Means To Improving The Character Of Sidamanik Public High School-1 Students}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 1st International Conference of Global Education and Society Science, ICOGESS 2019,14 March, Medan, North Sumatera, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICOGESS}, year={2020}, month={2}, keywords={library reading reading character facilities access concern}, doi={10.4108/eai.14-3-2019.2292013} }- Joel Julian Siadari
Year: 2020
Mini Spiritual Library As A Means To Improving The Character Of Sidamanik Public High School-1 Students
ICOGESS
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.14-3-2019.2292013
Abstract
The aim of the current article is to study the possible improvement of character of high school students through the provision of a Mini Spiritual Library. Motivated by empathy and concern, the author wanted to improve the character of the students of Sidamanik Public High School-1 in order to counter the negative influence of various unstoppable developments in the present era. The hope was that students' character would transform in a positive way toward maturity through reading Christian motivational books. Poor reading habits, lack of facilities, family and school support, access to quality books are among the major concerns. After running a Mini Spiritual Library for 11 months, the results found were quite satisfying and fulfilling expectations, namely that the students showed improvements in reading interest, insight, religious-spiritual character, whether in the context of their families, school, organizations or among friends.