PKM ENHANCING STUDENTS CHARACTER THROUGH THE 7 KEBIASAAN ANAK INDONESIA HEBAT PROGRAM AT SMP NEGERI 28 BATAM, INDONESIA

Abstract

Students are individuals who are in the process of learning to develop their potential, both in terms of knowledge, attitudes, and skills. In the context of implementing the 7 Habits of Great Indonesian Children (KAIH), students are not only seen as recipients of knowledge, but also as subjects who actively build character, discipline, independence, and leadership from an early age. The purpose of this Community Service (PKM) activity is to instill character values ​​and positive habits in students through the implementation of 7 KAIH, so that they are able to apply 7 KAIH in their daily lives both at school and in the family and community environment. PKM was carried out from September to October 2025 involving 48 students of class VIII I of SMP Negeri 28 Batam. Partners involved in this PKM consisted of the principal, vice principal for student affairs, homeroom teachers, parents. The results of this PKM show that the implementation of 7 KAIH can improve student discipline, foster a cooperative attitude, encourage independence in learning, and foster a love for culture and the nation. Thus, the implementation of 7 KAIH has proven effective in shaping students into the next generation with great character, competitiveness, and readiness to face future challenges.