Abstract: This study aims to create a model of integration of social intelligence in the character education curriculum for elementary school students. The variables contained in this study include situational awareness, presence, authenticity, clarity, and empathy. The research method was carried out by respondent observation, data collection and analysis test using SEM. The results showed that all variables, both situational awareness, presence, authenticity, clarity, and empathy had a positive influence on curriculum development. The integration of social intelligence is expected to shape the character of students who are more aware of other people and the surrounding environment.
Key Word: character education, elementary school, social intelligence
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