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This study investigates the management of character quality reinforcement at SMPN 8 Satu Atap Alla, a rural secondary school in Enrekang Regency, Indonesia. The research aims to explore how the functions of planning, organizing, implementing, and controlling are applied in strengthening students' moral and ethical behavior. A qualitative descriptive design was employed, involving interviews with the principal, teachers, administrative staff, and students, complemented by observations and document analysis. Data were analyzed using Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña's interactive model, which involves data reduction, display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that character education was systematically planned by identifying moral priorities and integrating them into the school's vision, curriculum, and extracurricular activities. Organizationally, the school employed a participatory model that involved teachers, students, parents, and community members in maintaining a shared responsibility for character formation. Implementation occurred through moral integration in lessons, religious routines, and habitual practices supported by consistent teacher modeling. Evaluation and supervision were conducted through behavioral monitoring, documentation, and regular reflection meetings to ensure continuous improvement. The study concludes that effective character management in resource-limited schools depends on leadership commitment, collaborative culture, and contextual adaptation. This research contributes to educational management literature by demonstrating that even schools with limited facilities can institutionalize character education through participatory and value-based management practices, offering a replicable model for similar institutions in developing contexts.

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Character Education Management Moral Development Participatory Leadership Rural Schools Educational Management

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B, N. F., S, R., & Guntur, M. (2025). Character Education Management in Resource-Limited Contexts: Evidence from Indonesian Rural Schools. International Journal of Asian Education, 6(3), 337–350. https://doi.org/10.46966/ijae.v6i3.503
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