Utilization of Storytelling to Instill Good Values ​​in Children in Aek Muara Pinang Village, Sibolga City

Authors

  • Arifin Hutabarat Institut Agama Kristen Negeri Tarutung Author
  • Tesa Lonika Universitas Negeri Medan Author
  • Hestina Putri Lumbangaol Universitas Negeri Medan Author
  • Grace Simamora Universitas Negeri Medan Author
  • Herfian Warnares Universitas Negeri Medan Author
  • Melina Sipahutar Universitas Negeri Medan Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61220/

Keywords:

Storytelling, values of kindness, children, spiritual education

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the use of storytelling methods in instilling good values ​​in children in Aek Muara Pinang Village, Sibolga City. This activity was carried out by KPPM students of the Religious Extension Education Study Program through the formation of child foster groups who routinely attend spiritual service sessions. One of the materials used in storytelling is the Bible story of David and Goliath. The study used a quantitative approach with data collection techniques in the form of questionnaires and participatory observation. The results of the study showed that the storytelling method proved effective in building children's understanding of good values ​​such as loving each other, helping each other, and obedience to parents. The children showed high enthusiasm for the stories told, and consistently began to show behavioral changes in everyday life. This study suggests that the storytelling method be applied more widely as a tool for children's spiritual education in Christian communities, especially in areas with limited access to formal character education.

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Published

2025-06-30

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): June 2025

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Utilization of Storytelling to Instill Good Values ​​in Children in Aek Muara Pinang Village, Sibolga City. (2025). International Journal of Educational Practice and Policy, 3(1), 73-80. https://doi.org/10.61220/