Analysis of grade Vb students’ perception at SD Negeri Pondok Labu 02 towards discipline behavior

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the perceptions of fifth-grade students at SD Negeri Pondok Labu 02 towards their discipline behavior in daily school activities. A descriptive quantitative approach was employed using a survey method. Data were collected through a closed-ended Likert-scale questionnaire covering three main indicators: time management, learning behavior, and compliance with rules. The sampling technique used was saturated sampling, involving all 27 students in class VB as respondents. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings show that most students perceived themselves as having demonstrated good discipline, particularly in punctuality, academic responsibility, and adherence to school regulations. However, a small portion of students still showed inconsistency, especially in independent study habits at home and consistent time management. These results suggest that discipline values have begun to internalize among students, although further reinforcement is necessary to promote stable behavioral patterns. Based on the findings, the study proposes several practical strategies for daily implementation, including routine verbal reinforcement by teachers before dismissal, home study schedules monitored jointly with parents, a classroom praise box to encourage positive behavior, and concise digital communication to involve parents in discipline-building efforts. This study highlights the importance of considering students’ own perceptions as a foundational aspect in developing discipline as part of character education, rooted in internal awareness rather than merely external rule enforcement.