Humanities & Social Sciences Reviews eISSN: 2395-6518, Vol 7, No 5, 2019, pp 564-570 https://doi.org/10.18510/hssr.2019.7566 564 |www.hssr.in © Permana and Suhaili A STUDY OF CHARACTER EDUCATION TRANSFORMATION IN THE HISTORY OF AL-KHAIRIYAH THROUGH EXPERTISE COURSE (MKK) Rahayu Permana 1* , Ahmad Suhaili 2 1,2 Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Tarbiyah Al-khairiyah, Indonesia. Email: 1* rahayupermana@hotmail.com, 2 ahmadsuhaili618@gmail.com Article History: Received on 30 th August 2019, Revised on 30 th September 2019, Published on 14 th October 2019 Abstract Purpose of study: The research aims to determine the transformation of character education in expertise courses with al- Khairiyah's historical material as a source of character education in increasing understanding of local values. Methodology: The sampling technique uses purposive sampling and snowball, by conducting interviews, observation and documentation studies. In the process of working the data are analyzed using Miles and Huberman's models through the stages of data collection, data reduction, data display, and concluding the reality on the ground that is natural and actual in a comprehensive and intact manner described. Main Findings: The results obtained, namely STIT Al Khairiyah, established that the history of al-Khairiyah is a subject that must be taken by every student in the 1st and 2nd semester. Applications: One effort that must be made in that direction is to build character in all aspects of people's lives, especially through educational institutions. The history of Al-Khairiyah was designed in developing SAP and RPS in expertise courses by lecturers with approaches and models lectures based on local material. In transforming character education in skills courses at STIT al-Khairiyah Cilegon, students understand more about the character values contained in the history of al-khairiyah. Keywords: Character Education, History of Al-Khairiyah, Local Content, Expertise course, SAP and RPS. INTRODUCTION The influence of globalization has at least undermined the manner and character of the educated participants who underwent drastic changes resulting in a generation capable of facing the clash of global culture that was facing them. It is not surprising that the influence of globalization on the younger generation has a lot of hope and concern that puts psychological pressure because it requires a decision to choose the way of life following the norms that have passed in the community (Ilahi, 2012: 19 ). Furthermore, according to Ilahi (2012: 19) that the advancement of science and technology reflected in the influence of globalization, at least it will undermine the moral values of students who are not equipped with strong religious teachings so that they can result in obedience to their mental and mental security in making decisions later on. Therefore, education is very necessary for instilling values, morals, and norms. Education is a systematic effort with a variety of approaches in building Indonesian human civilization with character. Success in the field of economics and technology is shown by developed countries, it is because of the spirit of humanity to achieve a more meaningful life. To support it, as stated by Mahmud (Gunawan, 2012: v ) that there is a need for the best way to build and develop the character of the people and the Indonesian people to have batter character, superior and noble. The right effort is through education because education has an important and central role in instilling, transforming and fostering positive character and changing the bad character in a good manner. In line with what was written by Suyadi (2013: 30) stated that in Indonesia, character education has been completely discussed by Ki Hadjar Dewantara in his monumental work, education, and culture. According to Ki Hadjar Dewantara (in Wibowo: 2012: 18), stated that education is not only a matter of forming learners to become clever, smart, knowledgeable and intelligent but also oriented to form a noble character, personal and selfish. Therefore, education must also pay attention to culture as a result of human cultivation, sense and will and because it encompasses the various noble works of mankind. The character education that is now being regulated by the Ministry of National Education is actually just another term from the Character Education in the thinking of Ki Hadjar Dewantara. in Law No. 20 of 2003 concerning on the National education system (Sisdiknas) in section 3 has emphasized that National education functions to develop capability and shape the dignified character of national civilization in order to educate the nation's life aiming to develop the potential of students to become believers and fear God One, noble, healthy, knowledgeable, creative, independent, and a democratic and responsible citizen. To realize this goal, there must be awareness of character building. As stated by the Ministry of National Education to launch the national movement in the form of character education (2010- 2025) through a presidential decree by Susilo Bambang Yudoyono on May 11, 2010, concerning the national movement for character education. Therefore character education has the purpose of planting values in students and reforming the life plan together that values individual freedom. In line with what was written by Wahyu in Abbas (2014: 7) states that character education has a higher meaning than moral education, because character education is not only related to the problem right-wrong, but how to habitual good things in life so that students have awareness, and high understanding and care and commitment to apply the natural virtues of everyday life. This was cited by Suyadi (2013: 2) stating that character education is aimed at realizing the ideals of the Indonesian nation based on four national pillars, namely Pancasila, the