Kompetensi Kepribadian Guru dalam Pembentukan Karakter Peserta Didik di Era Digital

Abstract

The digital technology revolution has significantly influenced and transformed the education sector, particularly in how students access information and interact within learning environments. Easy access to various sources of information offers great opportunities for the learning process, but it also presents challenges related to students’ attitudes, ethics, and their ability to use technology wisely. In this context, the teacher’s role becomes increasingly essential not only as a provider of instructional material, but also as a figure who models character development. This study aims to analyze the contribution of teachers’ personality competencies in shaping students’ character in the digital era. A qualitative approach was employed using a literature review method. Various scientific articles relevant to teacher personality competencies and character education served as the primary data sources. The findings were examined through descriptive qualitative analysis to identify concepts, theories, and previous research related to the role of teachers in character building. The results of the review indicate that teacher personality aspects, such as integrity, discipline, responsibility, empathy, and moral exemplarity, significantly contribute to students’ character development. Teachers with positive personality traits can create a supportive learning environment, model appropriate behavior, and guide students in using technology wisely. Therefore, strengthening teachers’ personality competencies is an essential step in supporting the success of character education in the digital era.