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Reformulating Civic Education as Political Education in Indonesia in the Convergence Era

Proceedings of the 2nd Annual Civic Education Conference (ACEC 2019), 2020

The purpose of writing this article is to reformulate Civic Education as a political education in Indonesia in the era of convergence. The research method used in this article was the library research. The results of the study show; First Civic Education becomes an instrument in political education in the era of convergence. Secondly, to formulate Civic Education as a political education in Indonesia is basically not only meant to make the citizens possess the political knowledge and arouse political participation, but also to build citizens' awareness of their responsibility as citizens. Third, reformulating citizenship education as a political education in Indonesia in the era of convergence also means reintegrating the values of Pancasila in order to be integrated into the citizens' mindset and to let citizens aware of the ideology itself. Based on the research results, the author was able to conclude that citizenship education is an appropriate formulation as the instrument of political education in Indonesia in the era of convergence. Through this article, the authors recommend being able to actualize citizenship education not only for gaining the knowledge but also increasing the experience so as to empower the position of citizens in the country in the era of convergence.

THE INFLUENCE OF CIVIC EDUCATION IN BUILDING HUMAN CHARACTERS AND DEMOCRACY FOR THE GENERATION OF THE INDONESIAN NATION

Merisha Via Fandini, 2021

This writing aims to contribute to the development of human character and contribute to the formation of national character, thereby broadening and strengthening insights about the development of human character and the formation of national character, especially the Indonesian nation and understanding more deeply about how to be democratic.The method used by the author in this writing is a qualitative research method using data and facts obtained from various reliable sources and qualitative research methods on documents or texts. The results obtained from this paper are that the author can better know the condition of the character of the current generation of the nation which is caused by several factors, one of which is the existence of globalization and also the lack of public awareness of their identity as citizens. In addition, the author also knows about the influence of the Citizenship Education that has been implemented by the Indonesian government in every level of education. This aims to maintain the ideal human character of each generation of the Indonesian nation and also provide an understanding of democratic life in a country. Thus, it can be concluded that education plays a very important role in every development of the nation, especially in producing quality human resources and in accordance with the ideals of the nation itself, especially Indonesia which holds fast to Pancasila.

Civic Education for Muslim Students in the Era of Democracy: Lessons Learned from Indonesia

The Review of Faith & International Affairs, 2018

After the fall of the military regime in 1998, democracy has been the driving force for political and social changes in Indonesia. To nurture democracy as the public commitment within the nation, the role of Islamic higher education can be very critical in disseminating values and practices of democracy through a new civic education program for Muslim youth. Different from Indonesia’s indoctrinated civic program in the past, the civic education introduced by State Islamic University Jakarta promotes a new approach and method of teaching democracy in such a new democratic country. The program contributes to democratic cultures and respect for Indonesian diversity.

Education For Indonesian Citizens: From Good Citizens to Active Citizens

Asian Journal of Social and Humanities

This paper emphasizes the imperative for Indonesia to shift from passive good citizens to active citizens in order to confront the nation's multifaceted challenges. Active citizenship is pivotal for promoting good governance, combatting corruption, advancing social justice, and fortifying democracy. To realize this transition, collaboration between the government, civil society organizations, and educational institutions is crucial. Civic education is identified as a critical tool for nurturing active citizens, with schools playing a vital role in imparting knowledge about rights, responsibilities, critical thinking, civic participation, and social responsibility. The Pancasila learner profile and the active citizen framework are proposed as interconnected concepts that can shape students' character and behavior while endorsing social justice. However, this transformation faces complexities including political illiteracy, elite influence, and educational inadequacies. Resolv...

Civic Education: Fostering Global Citizenship among Indonesian Students

2020

This study aims to analyze the curriculum content of Civic Education in Indonesia and its ability to prepare students for global citizenship. Global issues such as global economy, international conflicts, interdependency, climate changes, and natural resource conflicts, create yet other issues which can be resolved at best with a satisfactory education system. Civic Education as a multidimensional education aims to foster global citizenship among Indonesian students through the topics included in the curriculum. Curriculum as part of education system contributed to prapare young citizens in future to face new chalnges. This study employed qualitative method with content analysis technique. All of topics that related with Global Citizenship topics collect and analyze with refereces. The curriculum of Civic Education in Indonesia contains five main topics: human rights, global governance, diversity, national security, and interdependency.. These contents of Civic Education promote stu...

Political Education in Increasing Student Participation as Novice Voters in Singkawang City

Journal Of Education, Teaching and Learning, 2023

Secondary education students are Indonesian citizens who are categorized as first-time novice voters who are participating in political activities for the first time. Political education can increase students' awareness and knowledge in participating in politics, both in schools and in elections. This study aims to find out and analyze how political education can increase students' political participation as novice voters. This research uses a Descriptive method with research techniques for questionnaires/Google Forms, Interviews, Observations, and Documentation Studies, in high schools students throughout Singkawang City. The findings obtained by the authors in this study are that students as novice voters need to understand the importance of political education and also support activities related to political education. Based on the results of the study, it was concluded that political education for students in schools was carried out through PPKn subjects, student council activities (OSIS), Scout activities (Pramuka), and through election socialization conducted by the General Election Commission (KPU) of Singkawang City. Students who obtain such education, their political participation becomes increased. This is characterized by students being able to give opinions and arguing in the classroom, as well as having the awareness to participate and be active in organizations in the school. The political participation of students can also be seen from their readiness as novice voters, to take part in the 2024 general election.

Political Knowledge, Political Engagement, and Civic Education

Annual Review of Political Science, 2001

After decades of neglect, civic education is back on the agenda of political science in the United States. Despite huge increases in the formal educational attainment of the US population during the past 50 years, levels of political knowledge have barely budged. Today's college graduates know no more about politics than did high school graduates in 1950. Recent research indicates that levels of political knowledge affect the acceptance of democratic principles, attitudes toward specific issues, and political participation. There is evidence that political participation is in part a positional good and is shaped by relative as well as absolute levels of educational attainment. Contrary to findings from 30 years ago, recent research suggests that traditional classroom-based civic education can significantly raise political knowledge. Service learning—a combination of community-based civic experience and systematic classroom reflection on that experience—is a promising innovation,...

The Ripple Effect of Civic Education Empowerment: Unravelling the Pillars of Good Citizenship

2021

Discourse on pivotal current issues through and in education is the best approach to promote civic engagement and meaningful political participation among the youth. In this paper, the benefits of civic education empowerment from among Grade 12 students of Sablan National High School was explored. The essence of civic education empowerment has three main goals: political knowledge and understanding, democratic attitudes, and a readiness for democratic political action. Schools play an important role in catalyzing increased civic engagement; they can do this by enabling the youth to develop and practice the knowledge, beliefs, and behaviours needed to participate in civic life. The ripple effect of civic education empowerment is manifested in the relevant learning experiences obtained by the participants in terms of their civic knowledge and civic skills. As to how these civic knowledge and civic skills enhance their civic dispositions and participation, it is evident that participan...

The Role of Political Education of the Indonesian Youth National Committee (KNPI) In Improving Youth Participation in the Medan City

https://www.ijrrjournal.com/IJRR\_Vol.6\_Issue.4\_April2019/Abstract\_IJRR0032.html, 2019

Political education can be interpreted as a conscious effort to change the process of social socialization of society, so that they understand and live the true values contained in an ideal political system. The success of political education is determined by a clear perspective through two dimensions, a clear picture of the desired ideal political system as well as the actual state of society itself directly. The real political objective is to represent the leaders of the State who can welfare the people. But in fact the world of politics shows more frauds that make political life impressed dilapidated and politics more miserable people seen from some cases of political game that occurred in this country. Therefore it is necessary to improve the political system in Indonesia by preparing the cadres of the nation as the holder of power later. The study was conducted in Medan City on "The Role of Political Education of Indonesian National Youth Committee (KNPI) in Increasing Youth Active Participation in Medan City". The method of analysis used in this research is qualitative research analysis conducted interactively and lasted continuously until complete, so the data is sufficient with the number of respondents 16 respondents. Sampling of respondents was based on probability sampling. From the result of the research, it is found that Indonesian National Youth Committee (KNPI) of Medan City has given role to political education in Medan City and regular meeting, stabilization of member, organization, winning strategy of candidate in election, political insight enlightenment. While the factors that support and hinder the implementation of political education consists of internal and external factors. Internal factors that support include image, figure, and curiosity, while the inhibitor is a source of funds, human resources, knowledge, and pragmatic attitude. External factors that support is religion, while the obstacle is the response of young people in political education.