Patterns Of Educational Interaction in the Formation of Multicultural Attitudes of Students in Multi Religious Schools

Abstract

This study aims to describe the pattern of educational interaction that was built at Taman Harapan Elementary School, Malang City. This research approach is qualitative and contains one type of case study. On the Other Hand, the researcher examines interesting and unique things from the implementation of learning carried out in multi-religious schools (Taman Harapan Elementary School) which focuses on aspects of learning interaction patterns developed by teachers so that they can form a multicultural attitude. To dig up data and information related to this research activity, data collection techniques, participant observation, in-depth interviews, and document analysis will be used. Meanwhile, the data analysis technique using the interpretive approach refers to the interaction model of Milles, Huberman, and Saldana including 3 techniques; (1) data condensation, (2) data display, and (3) conclusion drawing/verification. After carrying out these stages, they then will be described in such a way that conclusions and research findings related to the pattern of educational interaction applied in Taman Harapan Elementary School, Malang City are obtained. The results of this study indicate that the educational interaction model in forming the multicultural attitude of Taman Harapan primary school students is realized through the construction of three models. The interaction between educators and multi-faith students on learning objectives, materials, and methods. First, educative interaction on learning objectives developed through analysis of multicultural values in the curriculum and school institutional goals. Secondly, educational interaction with learning materials. This interaction is built through a culture of values in the course content taught by the teacher and the reference books used. Third, the educational interaction on the teaching method developed by the teacher in the classroom. Includes the use of learning methods that can enable communication and communication between students and teachers, teachers and students, students and students based on multicultural values, respecting diversity and differences, tolerance, and openness.