Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on ASEAN (IC-ASEAN) "Towards a better ASEAN", September 5-6, 2019; Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Since the establishment of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) as a regional organization in 1967, it has played a significant role most importantly related to regional affairs and has also given notable contribution to the international arena. Undisputedly, ASEAN has been successfully fostering good relations among its members since its foundation. After completing the first period of its vision of an integrated regional community (ASEAN Community 2015), ASEAN is now preparing for the launch of ASEAN Community Vision 2025, supported by ASEAN Connectivity 2025. As a study center focusing primarily and solely on ASEAN, in collaboration with the Directorate General of ASEAN Cooperation, Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Center of ASEAN Studies Andalas University, will be hosting the International Conference on ASEAN (IC-ASEAN) as a platform to evaluate past actions, to discuss present issues, and to provide an outlook for the future of ASEAN. Aims and Scope The International Conference on ASEAN (IC-ASEAN) is a multidisciplinary conference which covers a broad range of area. The sub theme will be divided into two large categories focusing on ASEAN Community 2015 and 2025 also ASEAN Connectivity 2025. The sub theme related to ASEAN Community will cover issues related to the three pillars (Political-security Community, Economic Community and Social-cultural Community). Meanwhile the ASEAN Connectivity sub theme will include issues within the key areas (Physical Connectivity, Institutional Connectivity and People-to-people Connectivity

Social Emotional Development and Character as the Focus of the Education Policy

Abstract The importance of emotional and social skills of the character is perceived today for students, communities and workers. In view of the number of risky behavior in our society today, for example, drug use, violence, and other forms of emotional, excessive feelings of frustration and so forth are also venturing into the world of education experienced by students in Indonesia. The problems being faced by this country has always focused on character education. Social learning emotional is a process where children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve goals that are positive, feel and show empathy for others, building and maintaining a positive relationships and make a responsible decision. This learning appears when an understanding that learning in the context of a supportive relationship that makes learning challenging, interesting, and meaningful. And this is best done through effective classroom instruction, students' involvement in positive activities in and out of the classroom, and parents are spacious and community involvement in the planning, implementation, and evaluation. Social emotional learning and character is considered very effective if imposed from preschool through high school. Educators, parents, and policy makers synergize and ensure that the core competencies of social and emotional learning is necessary for the functioning of life for students effective and these skills need to be taught. Keywords: Social and Emotional Learning, Character, Policy Focu