Abstract :

This research to know the leadership of the headmaster in shaping the character of early childhood. The review process begins with a search engine (Google Scholar) to search for articles. The results of the study mostly show that principal leadership is one of the alternative ways to build the character integrated in the school policy, with the inclusion of the character values of environmental concern, religion, autonomy, love of homeland, courtesy and courtesy into learning. To create Indonesia’s golden generation all elements of society must contribute to supporting each government program to improve the quality of Indonesian people by improving character education.

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Keywords :

Characters; Education; Leadership; Principal; School

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