Strategy Of Guru Tua To Develop Education Character (1930-1969) In Middle Sulawesi Palu

This research focuses on strategy of Guru Tua to develop character education in Palu, Central Sulawesi. The study was conducted to identify the approach and steps taken by Guru Tua to build and creating the character of Palu community. The research uses qualitative methods. Data is collected by dept interview and documentation. Data is analyzed by data reduction techniques, presentation (display) and data verification. The research results show that Guru Tua build character education in Palu by two approaches namely the cultural system approach of Kaili community and mental religious attitude approach. The strategy to develop character education is done by Guru Tua through the development of character education in family environment, educational institutions and community. The Guru Tua believes that to build character the community must create synergy between family, school and society. The three lines of education are closely related to each other.