Internalisasi Pendidikan Anti-Korupsi pada Anak Usia Dini: Studi Kasus

Abstract

The cultivation of anti-corruption values is essential in shaping children’s character from an early age. This study was conducted to examine how buying and selling activities can serve as a medium for instilling honesty and anti-corruption values in young learners. Specifically, the research aimed to (1) analyze the implementation of simulated buying and selling activities at TK An-Naja Surabaya, and (2) evaluate the effectiveness of these activities in supporting the sustainable development of anti-corruption character education. This study employed a qualitative research design with a descriptive approach. Data were collected through classroom observations, interviews with teachers, and documentation analysis to capture the implementation process and students’ responses. The data were then analyzed thematically to identify patterns and categorize findings related to the teaching strategies, children’s behavioral changes, and challenges encountered in practice. The results indicate that the buying and selling activities were implemented in an engaging and enjoyable manner, making the learning process more meaningful for children. Through role-play transactions, children were introduced to concepts of fairness, responsibility, and honesty. The findings suggest that these activities effectively encouraged students to act truthfully in their interactions, demonstrated by their willingness to follow rules, return change correctly, and avoid selfish behavior. Although the changes were incremental, they provided evidence that simple transactional simulations could serve as an entry point for embedding anti-corruption values in early childhood education. This study highlights the potential of integrating everyday economic practices into early childhood learning as a strategy for character education. However, the research is limited to a single institutional context and relies on qualitative observations, which may not fully capture long-term behavioral impacts. Future studies should consider larger samples, longitudinal designs, and quantitative measures to strengthen generalizability and assess sustainability. Nevertheless, the study underscores the importance of creative, context-based approaches in instilling anti-corruption values from an early age.