Implementation of the EVOLUSI (English Vocabulary Submission) Innovation Program Towards Bilingual Schools to Build Character Profile of Pancasila Students

Abstract

EVOLUSI Program (English Vocabulary Submission) is the innovation of English program applied for improving vocabulary skill to all the school members as a form of achieving bilingual school. This research used mixed-method research. The data was collected by questionnaire, interview, and documentations. The research participants were 26 teachers and 313 students the seventh and eighth graders of SMP Islam Al-Fahd Jakabaring. The result showed that there were three main benefits in this innovation program: (1) Teachers and students’ confidence in vocabulary skill for all the school members was improved so that bilingual school could be achieved; (2) The literacy in reading interest for teachers and students was raised effectively and productively; (3) Building the character of the students to be competent in realizing Pancasila Students Profile with the dimensions of global diversity, mutual cooperation, and independent. It can be concluded that this innovation program has an important role and a big impact in realizing a bilingual school and building the character of Pancasila Students Profile