摘要：Universitas Negeri Semarang as an institution of higher education has the responsibility of creating graduates with noble character. The innovation undertaken by Universitas Negeri Semarang is creating Padepokan Karakter which is an innovation in the field of character education. One focus of Padepokan Karakter is developing value-based learning models to strengthen students’ critical thinking. This study aims to qualitatively identify the strategy of Padepokan Karakter in Universitas Negeri Semarang with a value exchange-based learning model as an effort to strengthen the character of students’ critical thinking in the 21st century. This study uses a qualitative approach with a phenomenological method. This research was conducted at Padepokan Karakter in Universitas Negeri Semarang. Data collection uses documentation, observation, and interview techniques. Data analysis uses interactive models of Miles and Huberman. The results showed that the Padepokan Karakter formed by Universitas Negeri Semarang has been able to strengthen the character of students, especially in critical thinking. The method developed in the Padepokan Karakter is a value-based learning model. The results of this study support the theory of critical thinking that includes the ability to analyze, evaluate, assess, and solve a problem.
其他摘要：Universitas Negeri Semarang sebagai lembaga pendidikan tinggi memiliki tanggung jawab menciptakan lulusan yang berkarakter. Inovasi yang dilakukan oleh Universitas Negeri Semarang adalah menciptakan Padepokan Karakter yang merupakan inovasi di bidang pend
关键词：strategy of Padepokan Karakter;critical thinking;young citizens
其他关键词：strategi Padepokan Karakter;berpikir kritis;warga negara muda
